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.

4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes

4.5 from 6 votes

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy desserts, mothers day dessert

Dietary Restriction: Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free, Vegetarian

Category: Baked Goods, Holiday Dishes

Active Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings (Adjust to suit): 10 mini cakes

Calories: 182 kcal

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.

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Recipe Notes

Suggested garnishes: Fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

4-Ingredient Molten Lava Cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 98mg33%

Sodium 103mg4%

Potassium 16mg0%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 410IU8%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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