Lava Cake
Indulge in the decadence of homemade lava cakes with a rich chocolate base and a molten center that delivers enchantment in every bite.
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 3/4 cup good quality dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup whole milk for melting
Cake Batter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream optional, for garnish
- Chocolate syrup optional, for drizzle garnish
Instructions
Creating the Chocolate Base
- Melt dark chocolate chips with heated whole milk and allow the mixture to cool in the refrigerator.
Preparing the Magical Cake Batter
- Sift together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Whisk in cake flour and kosher salt to create a luscious chocolate cake batter.
Assembling the Lava Cakes
- Combine the dry ingredients with whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix to create the magical batter.
Cooking the Mini Marvels
- Fill each cup of an Appe pan with the batter, adding a touch of the chilled dark chocolate mixture in the center.
- Cook the mini cakes, turning them over to let the molten magic flow within.
Unveiling the Molten Magic
- Carefully remove the cakes from the pan to reveal the molten center.
Finishing Touches
- Dust the lava cakes with powdered sugar.
- For an extra touch, drizzle chocolate syrup over the cakes and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Savor the magical experience of homemade lava cakes, perfect for any occasion.