If you are looking for a simple and delicious Valentine’s dessert recipe that looks like you put a lot of effort into it these mini chocolate lava cakes are just what you want.
In less than 20 minutes and with a simple muffin tin you can produce mini chocolate lava cakes that look like they came from a fancy restaurant. Put them over the top by using a variety of toppings from fresh fruit to chocolate sauces. This makes a great romantic dessert but it is equally sweet served as a family dessert, that is what I have planned for Valentine’s Day.
Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe
Ingredients:
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Butter muffin tin cups well.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat melt butter and chocolate chips, stir frequently.
- In a bowl mix egg, egg yolks, and vanilla for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir chocolate mixture into eggs until combined.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Distribute batter evenly among 6 muffin cups.
- Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Place muffin tin inside of a larger baking pan, carefully add enough water to cover bottom half of muffin tin.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly then turn out of cups.
- Serve warm.
- Top with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Enjoy with your Valentine or someone special.
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Jeannette says
These look delicious and like the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day! I’ve tried lava cakes before but the inside baked solid. I can’t wait to try these out as I’m sure I’ll get better results:-)
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Karen says
There is nothing that says LOVE better than chocolate. This is a perfect easy to do recipe. Thanks
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Krista says
Yum! These look amazing – I’ve never tried to make a lava cake before, and these look so good I might have to make them – thanks for sharing!
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Marta @petiteraisin.ca says
I always thought lava cakes were so much harder to make….gonna dip my toe in and try these for my little raisin for V-Day!
.:Marta:.
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Liz Mays says
Those have always been a favorite of mine. I could eat chocolate cake every day and be happy!
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Jenn says
Oh absolutely chocolate is a must in my house 😉
Rosey says
I’ve had one in a restaurant, but I’ve never tried one at home. Betcha’ my teen would love to help with this one (eating and making, lol)!
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Jenn says
LOL my kids do
Coralie says
These look so yummy! My kids would love to help me make these! Going to try it. Thanks
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Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
These look delightful! I was just watching Chef on Netflix and wanted to make lava cakes after his outburst! I think I will be making a special snow day dessert tonight!
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Debi says
I love lava cake. It is one of my favorites to make.
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Stefani Tolson says
These look so good. I love me some chocolate lava cake!
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Made From Pinterest says
Yum! These look and sound absolutely delicious! I am trying these as soon as I can! Keep posting stuff like this I love reading it!
Emmy says
Loved these but I could not figure out is what is a bow in cooking and realized it’s probably a typo!
Jenn says
LOL thanks I fixed it 🙂
allison says
These looks SOOOOO good!!! Can’t wait to make them! Thanks for the recipe!
Jenn says
Very welcome 🙂 hope you like it!
sahana says
How do you know this is my favorite? Looks very yummy. During my college days, my friends and I used to go Domino’s just to eat lava cakes. These are my all time favorite. Now I can make my own using your recipe. Thank you for linking with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to see you again next week.
Jenn says
I used to LOVE those back in the day!!