Lava Cake Food

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE (CAKE MIX)

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer beat the cake mix with the mayo, water, eggs and cinnamon for 30 seconds on low speed.
• Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
• Pour the batter into prepared baking pan.
• In a medium bowl combine the two packages of pudding mix with 2 cups water, 2 cups milk and 1/3 cup sugar; beat on low speed until blended.
• Pour on top of the cake batter.
• Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted along edge comes out clean.
• Serve warm.

EASY CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Butter 6 dariole moulds or basins well and place on a baking tray.
• Put 100g butter and 100g chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of hot water (or alternatively put in the microwave and melt in 30 second bursts on a low setting) and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly for 15 mins.
• Using an electric hand whisk, mix in 150g light brown soft sugar, then 3 large eggs, one at a time, followed by ½ tsp vanilla extract and finally 50g plain flour. Divide the mixture among the darioles or basins.
• You can now either put the mixture in the fridge, or freezer until you're ready to bake them. Can be cooked straight from frozen for 16 mins, or bake now for 10-12 mins until the tops are firm to the touch but the middles still feel squidgy.
• Carefully run a knife around the edge of each pudding, then turn out onto serving plates and serve with single cream.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brush four 6-ounce ramekins with the melted butter and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
• Combine the chocolate and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each with a rubber spatula until completely melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Add the vanilla, espresso powder and salt into the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
• Add the eggs, egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high until fluffy and pale, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• With the mixer on low, add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula.
• Divide the batter equally among the 4 prepared ramekins. Bake until the sides are firm but the centers are still soft, 12 to 14 minutes. (A cake tester inserted into the center of each cake should not come out clean.) Do not overbake.
• Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Invert onto serving plates and serve warm.

MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter eight 6-ounce ramekins and sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar.
• Combine the butter, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk the flour, confectioners' sugar, eggs and yolks, vanilla extract and almond extract in a bowl until creamy. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Divide among the prepared ramekins.
• Bake the cakes until the tops are stiff and the edges darken, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cakes with a small paring knife and transfer to plates while warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

GIANT CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and lightly flour a 2-quart ramekin/souffle dish. Tap out the excess flour. Put the ramekin on a baking sheet.
• Combine the butter and chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted and well combined.
• Combine the granulated sugar, salt and eggs in a large bowl and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chocolate mixture and flour to the egg mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until well combined.
• Pour 2 1/2 cups of the batter into the ramekin and stack the ice cream bars on top of each other in the middle. Pour the remaining batter around the sides and over the top of the ice cream bars.
• Bake until the cake is set and the center is still jiggly, about 45 minutes. Let the cake cool in the ramekin for 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees and butter a 10-ounce ramekin. Dust the buttered ramekin with granulated sugar.
• 2. Combine the chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter in a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, combine in a bowl and microwave in 30-second blasts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.) Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick, foamy and pale, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Using a spatula, add the chocolate to the egg mixture and stir gently until combined.
• Pour the mixture into the ramekin. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are set and puffed, but the center is still soft when lightly pressed. (You can also cover and refrigerate the batter up to a day in advance. Add an additional minute or 2 to baking time if you are baking the cake directly from the refrigerator.)
• Use an offset spatula or small knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the ramekin. Place a plate over the ramekin and carefully invert the warm cake. Use an oven mitt or clean kitchen towel to remove the ramekin, dust the cake with confectioners' sugar and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Steps:

• Generously butter the inside of 4 (5 1/2 ounce) ramekins. Place them in a casserole dish.
• Whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and sugar in a bowl until light, foamy, and lemon colored.
• Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture until combined.
• Sift cocoa powder into the mixture; stir to combine.
• Sift flour and salt into the mixture; stir to combine into a batter.
• Stir vanilla extract into the batter.
• Transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner of the bag with scissors to create a tip.
• Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins; tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Arrange the ramekins in a casserole dish. Pour enough hot tap water into the casserole dish to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
• Bake in the preheated over for 15-18 minutes. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
• Loosen the edges from the ramekin with a knife. Invert each cake onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar.

MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Grease 6 (6-ounce) custard cups.
• Melt the chocolates and butter in the microwave, or in a double boiler.
• Add the flour and sugar to chocolate mixture.
• Stir in the eggs and yolks until smooth.
• Stir in the vanilla.
• Divide the batter evenly among the custard cups.
• Place in the oven and bake for 14 minutes.
• The edges should be firm but the center will be runny.
• Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates.

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 435F - 220C. Place 6 ramekins (ideally 4 oz ones) on a baking sheet and set aside.
• Place chocolate and coconut oil in a medium bowl. Melt in the microwave, by 30 seconds increments, stirring well in between each increment. Set aside and let cool.
• Crack the eggs in a large bowl and with a hand mixer, mix until they are foamy.
• Add cooled melted chocolate to the eggs and mix on low speed to incorporate. Add almond flour and mix until just combined.
• Spoon into the 6 prepared ramekins (I like to use an ice cream/cookie scoop for that)
• Bake for 6 minutes and remove from the oven.
• Let them cool for about 15 minutes and serve (they will fall apart if you eat them straight out of the oven).
• Keep the leftovers in the fridge. The cakes will harden but they will still be fudgy, rich and delicious!

MINI LAVA CAKES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, assuming you will be baking these lava cakes right away (see notes for make-ahead option).
• Prepare your muffin tin by heavily buttering only two of the cups (one on the center outside edge, the other on the opposite). See photos for reference and be sure to coat them well. Then sprinkle some cocoa powder into the buttered cups. Turn and tap the tin over the sink to lightly coat the insides of the cups with the powder. Set the tin aside.
• Place the butter in a medium heat-safe mixing bowl and melt it in the microwave (alternately, gently melt it over low heat on the stove and then remove it from the heat). Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir until melted (if the chocolate won't melt on its own, gently warm the mixture in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, or over very low heat on the stovetop). Set aside.
• Crack one egg and pour the egg white into a bowl for later use* or discard it. Pour the yolk into another medium-to-large mixing bowl. Crack the second egg into the yolk bowl (both the white and the yolk). Add the sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat the mixture with a whisk until foamy and pale, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture. Add the flour. Whisk until the mixture is fully combined.
• Divide the mixture between the two prepared muffin cups. You can fill them all the way to the top (you should have just enough mixture to fill them, but if you have extra, discard it).
• Bake for 5 minutes, until the cakes have risen from their cups but still jiggle in the center just a bit. Place the muffin tin on a heat-safe surface and let the cakes cool for 1 minute.
• In the meantime, find two dessert plates or appetizer plates with raised rims. Here's the slightly tricky part-place the plates upside down over each of the cakes. While wearing oven mitts, securely grab both plates and the tin itself with both hands. Flip the whole thing and place the plate sides down on the counter. Gently lift up the tin and the lava cakes should release without trouble.
• Garnish as desired (if using powdered sugar, place a small spoonful in a fine-mesh sieve and sprinkle the sieve over the plates). Serve at once! Leftover cakes will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for a few days (the texture will change, but should still be delightful).

LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Grease and flour seven, six ounce ramekins or custard cups.
• In sauce pan melt chocolate and butter until smooth, stirring constantly.
• In medium bowl, combine eggs and syrup.
• Beat with electric mixer till foamy.
• Gradually beat in sugar till light and thickened (about 2 minutes).
• Add flour and chocolate mixture stirring just enough blend all ingredients.
• Fill cups to 3/4 full, then place ramekins on cookie sheet.
• Bake at 400°F for about 11-15 minutes.
• They should just form a top crust.
• Cool for 5 minutes and then invert onto plate.
• Dust tops with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream.

LEMON LAVA CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix as directed on box.
• Pour cake mixture into greased 9X13 baking dish.
• Combine dry pudding, milk, sugar, water, and lemon juice in bowl. Whisk together for 2 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened.
• Pour pudding mixture over cake mixture in pan. DO NOT spread it.
• Place baking dish onto a cookie sheet to catch any drips while baking.
• Bake at 350 for 55 minutes to an hour.
• Allow to cool 20 minutes while sauce thickens slightly. Dust with powdered sugar.

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Butter 4 small custard cups; place on baking sheet.
• Microwave chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted; whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar. Add whole eggs and egg yolks; mix well. Stir in flour. Spoon into prepared cups.
• Bake 13 to 14 min. or until edges of desserts are firm but centers are still soft. Let stand 1 min. Carefully run knife around cakes to loosen; invert into dessert plates. Serve warm with COOL WHIP.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray two 6-ounce ramekins with the cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
• Melt the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
• Using a hand mixer, beat the egg, egg yolk, granulated sugar and salt on high speed until it becomes light in color and texture, about 2 minutes. Turn the mixer to low speed and beat in the chocolate mixture just until combined. Sift the flour onto the mixture, then fold it in using a rubber spatula.
• Divide the batter between the two prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake the cakes until the edges are slightly puffed and set and the centers are just barely set, about 12 minutes.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and let rest for 1 minute. Run a paring knife around each ramekin, then invert each cake onto a plate. Top the cakes with raspberries and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT LAVA CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl: add eggs, egg yolks, sugar and salt. Beat, using a hand mixer, on high for 5 minutes or until thickens and looks pale.
• Stovetop: Fill the saucepan with 2 cups of water, fit a glass heat proof bowl atop the pan and steam/simmer over the water on a medium heat. Add the chocolate wafers and butter to the glass bowl. Stir until smooth. Remove from stovetop. Microwave: In a glass heat proof bowl: add chocolate wafers and coconut, cook for 1 minute at half power. Stir and cook for another minute until melted.
• Slowly add the melted chocolate to the large bowl of beaten eggs and mix. Add flour and mix/fold together until the batter becomes thick. (Note: Do NOT use a hand mixer).
• Butter each ramekin, then lightly coat them with flour. Divide the chocolate batter evenly and place in the ramekins (I used an ice cream scooper).
• Place the trivet in the 6 qt pressure cooker. Add 1 cup cold water. Place three (3) ramekins side by side in the trivet and stack one (1) ramekin in the center of the pot on top of the three below (see pictures and video for reference). Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes, followed by a quick release . Follow the manufacture instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove the lid. The sides of the cake should look firm and solid - the tops still should look soft.
• Remove the ramekins from the cooker (be careful - very hot) and place them on a baking rack (use heatproof glove or mitten). Let cakes rest for exactly 2 minutes. Gently run a thin knife around the edges of the cake. Be careful to avoid tearing or cutting the cakes. Place the cake upside down on a plate or cover each ramekin with a plate and flip, slowly lift the bowl.

CHOCOLATE LAVA MUG CAKE

Steps:

• In a 10-ounce ramekin or microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir together with a fork.
• Add in the melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Stir well to fully combine.
• Drop the chocolate chips in the center of the mug. Don't push them down.
• Drizzle the water on top of the batter.
• Microwave on full power for 65 seconds
• Cool for 5 minutes before eating.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously spray 4 small ramekins/custard cups with nonstick baking spray WITH flour or grease and dust your cups with cocoa powder. Place cups on a baking sheet.***
• Add butter and baking chocolate to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, or until butter is melted, then stir until butter and chocolate are completely smooth. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks then then beat for 1 minute. Add flour and salt then stir until just combined.
• Evenly spoon batter into prepared cups. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the sides are firm but the centers are still soft (but not jiggly). Let cool for 2 minutes, then gently loosen cakes from custard cups by sliding a knife around the edges of each cake; then invert cakes onto serving plates. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and serve immediately (because the cakes will continue to cook in the center).
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°. Butter and flour six 6-ounce ramekins. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
• In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate. Microwave at 50% power until the mixture is smooth and melted, about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, instant espresso granules, and salt. Beat on medium-high until thick and pale, about 3 minutes.
• Immediately fold the warm chocolate mixture and flour into the whipped egg mixture. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. (A heaping 1/3 cup should go in each).
• Bake until the sides of the cakes are set, but the centers are still slightly jiggly, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Invert each cake onto a serving plate. Serve immediately with ice cream, chocolate or caramel sauce and halved strawberries.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Spray four 6 ounce ramekin with nonstick cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder. This ensures the cakes will seamlessly come out of the ramekins when inverted onto a plate in step 7. *Or spray half of a 12-count muffin pan and dust with cocoa powder. If baking in a muffin pan, the recipe will yield 6 cakes.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
• Coarsely chop the chocolate. Place butter into a medium heat-proof bowl, then add chopped chocolate on top. Microwave on high in 10 second increments, stirring after each until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Whisk the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. Whisk the eggs and egg yolks together until combined in another small bowl. Pour the flour mixture and eggs into the bowl of chocolate. Slowly stir everything together using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. If there are any lumps, gently use your whisk to rid them. The batter will be slightly thick.
• Spoon chocolate batter evenly into each prepared ramekin or muffin cup.
• Place ramekins onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until the sides appear solid and firm- the tops will still look soft. *If baking in a muffin pan, the cakes only take about 8-10 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 1 minute, then cover each with an inverted plate and turn over. Use an oven mitt because those ramekins are hot! The cakes should release easily from the ramekin. *If you used a muffin pan, use a spoon to release the cakes from the pan and place each upside down on plates.
• Add toppings. Serve immediately.

BROWNIE LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter and flour a nonstick muffin tin, or line the cups with large cupcake papers.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling until it begins to brown and smell nutty- about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the granulated sugar, cocoa, water, vanilla, and salt. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the flour and mix vigorously for about 1 minute. Stir in the walnuts, if desired (optional).
• Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, evenly distributing the batter. It's ok to fill the muffin cups almost to the top edge becuase these brownie lava cakes barely rise. Press some chocolate chips into the center of each brownie to create a chocolate lava center.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are set but the middle is still a bit gooey. If need be, cut into one brownie with a paring knife to determine whether the batter is set.
• Allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Dust with confectioner's sugar and serve immediately. A scoop of ice cream is also recommended! Store leftovers in a resealable bag at room temperature for up to 3 days- or freeze for a few months.

LAVA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
• Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and flour until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.
• Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups.
• Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream.

EASY CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter and dust 5 (4 oz) ramekins with cocoa powder or sugar; set aside.
• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter in 30-second increments.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Whisk in the melted chocolate along with the flour, vanilla, and instant coffee if desired.
• Divide batter into ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until the edges begin to pull away from the ramekins but the center is still jiggly.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately with ice cream.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, add flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and ⅛ tsp salt. Mix well.
• Then, add 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp milk and mix to paste. Transfer this mix to a microwave-friendly bowl and add a chocolate truffle in the middle.
• Heat in the microwave for about 70 seconds and then top it off with ice cream (optional).
• Enjoy!