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February 14, 2016
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4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes

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.

Molten Lava Cakes on 100 Days of Real Food

4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes

Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 10 mini cakes
Adapted from a recipe by Mark Bittman
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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

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a muffin pan with parchment paper muffin liners.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate chips together over low heat until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
  4. 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.

Molten Lava Cakes on 100 Days of Real Food

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59 Comments

  2. 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?

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  4. Can I prepare this ahead of time, before dinner, pour it into the muffin cups, and then bake them after dinner?

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