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
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.
Nutrition Facts
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Did you use dark chocolate chips?
Hi Alisha, Lisa used semi-sweet chips for this recipe, but you could definitely use dark chocolate if you’d like. – Nicole
Are these actually lava cakes where the middle oozes out with running chocolate, or are they more like a cooked cake? Great idea to make in muffin tins but hoping it will be gooey.
Hi Paula, they are gooey in the middle! :) – Nicole