Easy Lava Cake

Easy Lava Cake

Warm, chocolatey mini cakes with molten centers

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the indulgence of a warm lava cake. With a rich, gooey chocolate center and a soft, tender exterior, these mini cakes are a dessert lover’s dream. The best part? You can make multiple decadent cakes from a single bowl of batter, perfect for serving a crowd or a cozy night in. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, each bite is pure bliss. Simple, quick, and utterly impressive, these lava cakes are guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving.

Ingredients

Chocolate Center

• ¾ cup dark chocolate chips (about 135 g / 4.8 oz), good quality (e.g., Ghirardelli)
• ¼ cup whole milk (60 ml / 2 oz)

Cake Batter

• ¾ cup powdered sugar (90 g / 3.2 oz)
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (30 g + 7 g / 1.3 oz)
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda (1 g / 0.04 oz)
• 1 cup cake flour (120 g / 4.2 oz)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature (180 ml / 6 oz)
• ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml / 4 oz)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml / 0.2 oz)

Toppings (optional)

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Vanilla ice cream
• Chocolate syrup

Instructions