Chocolate Lava Cakes

chocolate lava cake with a slice cut out

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Lava Cakes are a decadent dessert that are known for their rich, gooey centers that spill out when cut into. This chocolate lava cake recipe comes together easily and calls for basic ingredients such as butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar, and flour.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Cakes, Chocolate Lava Cakes

Servings: servings

Calories: 1055kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease 4 ramekins with butter.
Batter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave the ingredients for 30-seconds at a time until the chocolate chips are fully melted. Stir the mixture after each 30-second interval to prevent the butter from splattering.
Using a whisk or large fork, mix in the eggs until they are homogenous with the melted chocolate.
Add the sugar and condensed milk to the bowl. Mix again until the sugar is fully dissolved and the condensed milk is incorporated into the batter.
Gently mix in the flour until no clumps of dry flour remain anywhere in the batter.
Bake: Divide the batter among the 4 prepared ramekins and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top of the cakes are only slightly jiggly.
Immediately remove the ramekins from the oven and use a rubber scraper to loosen the cakes from their containers. Flip the ramekins over on plates to remove the cakes, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Wrap each cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent air from getting, or store the cakes in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

When you're ready to eat them, let them come to room temperature before reheating.

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