Even us die-hard real foodies love a “cheat” treat every now and then. And if it’s homemade from scratch (and includes chocolate!!) I am game. These molten lava cakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other time of year you’re simply having a craving. Their naturally small size helps keep serving sizes in check, and this little video shows how simple this recipe really is.
4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes
Adapted from a recipe by Mark Bittman
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter, 1 stick
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks, discard or use egg whites elsewhere
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a muffin pan with parchment paper muffin liners.
- Melt butter and chocolate chips together over low heat until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Divide among 10 standard muffin cups and bake until cakes are puffed up, but still jiggly in the center - about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn out upside down onto a plate, garnish, and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Suggested garnishes: Fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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I love this kind of simple chocolate dessert! Can’t wait to try the recipe. Thanks!
This looks so yummy and easy! I plan to make them tonight but wasn’t sure if parchment paper liners are the same as paper cupcake liners. Do I need parchment specifically?
The parchment liners really reduce sticking.
Do you use two eggs PLUS two egg yolks in this recipe?
Yes.
I used just 2 eggs & they turned out!
Can I prepare this ahead of time, before dinner, pour it into the muffin cups, and then bake them after dinner?
You can.
Good flavor, interesting texture, but I would use 3-4 T of sugar next time.
Could I use silicone muffin cups instead of parchment cups?
Hi. You can.
Are these good leftover?
They are.
Can you use coconut oil instead of butter?
Hi . They can typically be used interchangeably.
Pretty! This was a really wonderful article. Thanks for providing these details.
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
Hi there. You could use either. Depends on your palette. :)