Description
Chocolate Lava Cupcakes are rich, decadent individual treats with a soft chocolate cake exterior and a gooey, molten center. They’re perfect for romantic dinners, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a luxurious chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, berries, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease or spray 6 ramekins or muffin cups and place on a baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Add eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in flour and salt just until combined—do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins or muffin cups.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft and slightly jiggly.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Do not overbake—this will ruin the molten center.
- You can make batter ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; bring to room temp before baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: lava cake, chocolate lava cupcakes, molten center dessert, individual chocolate cake, romantic dessert