Introduction: This rich and gooey chocolate lava cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. With a soft cake exterior that gives way to a molten chocolate center, it’s the perfect indulgence for special occasions or when you simply need a comforting dessert. Topped with even more chocolate sauce, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Molten Topping:
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups hot water
For Garnish:
- Chocolate sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Make the Molten Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Add the Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface of the cake. Do not stir! The water will create the molten lava texture as it bakes.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set but the center remains gooey.
- Serve: Let the cake cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Spoon out portions and drizzle with extra chocolate sauce for an ultra-decadent treat. Top with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream if desired.
Enjoy the warm, melty chocolate goodness of this lava cake! Perfect for sharing or savoring all by yourself.