Single Serving Molten Lava Cake Recipe (Easy)

Indulge your sweet tooth in minutes with this easy Single Serving Molten Lava Cake! This decadent dessert features a warm, gooey chocolate center surrounded by a moist cake, perfect for one. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s ideal for satisfying quick cravings without any leftovers!

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Ingredients

• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Unsalted Butter
• Eggs
• Granulated Sugar
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Fine Sea Salt
• All-Purpose Flour
• Vanilla Ice Cream (optional, but highly recommended)

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Instructions

1. Add ingredients to a bowl & mix.

2. Add in the melted chocolate butter mixture.

3. Mix well & add to oven safe ramekins.

4. Bake & serve with ice cream.

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a pan or using the microwave in small increments, melt the chocolate chips and butter together, stirring constantly until smooth.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the flour to the wet ingredients and whisk to reduce clumps. Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into a greased, oven-safe dish. A 4 ½-inch-wide ramekin works well. You can also divide the batter into two smaller dishes, but note that the baking time will be shorter.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is just set. Be careful not to overbake.
7. Serve: Top with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy your delicious dessert!

Tip: Keep a close eye on the cake while baking to ensure a perfect gooey center.

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Substitutions

• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate bars of your choice.
• Unsalted Butter: margarine, coconut oil or a dairy-free butter alternative.
• Large Egg: a flax egg.
• Granulated Sugar: brown sugar, coconut sugar, or a sugar substitute like Stevia.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: almond extract, maple syrup, or vanilla bean paste.
• All-Purpose Flour: Substitute with whole wheat flour, almond flour, or a gluten-free flour blend.

Equipment

Saucier for melting the chocolate & butter

Medium sized bowl for mixing

Oven safe Ramekin (4 ½ inch wide)

Measuring Cups

Spatula & Whisk

Storage

Store any leftover lava cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until heated through.

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Single Serving Molten Lava Cake

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Indulge your sweet tooth in minutes with this easy Single Serving Molten Lava Cake! This decadent dessert features a warm, gooey chocolate center surrounded by a moist cake, perfect for one. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s ideal for satisfying quick cravings without any leftovers.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Vanilla ice cream for topping

Equipment

• Saucier
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups
• Oven Safe Ramekins

Method

 

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a pan or using the microwave in small increments, melt the chocolate chips and butter together, stirring constantly until smooth.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the flour to the wet ingredients and whisk to reduce clumps. Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into a greased, oven-safe dish. A 4 ½-inch-wide ramekin works well. You can also divide the batter into two smaller dishes, but note that the baking time will be shorter.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 14-20 minutes, or until the top is just set. Be careful not to overbake.
7. Serve: Top with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy your delicious dessert! (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)

Notes

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Food safety

• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.