Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate lava cake is a decadent dessert known for its rich, molten chocolate center that flows out when cut open. Also called molten chocolate cake, this treat combines the best of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé in one indulgent bite.

The batter is typically made with high-quality dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and a small amount of flour. The cakes are baked just long enough to set the outside while leaving the center gooey and warm. Timing is key—overbake it, and you lose the lava effect; underbake, and it doesn’t hold its shape.

Chocolate lava cake is often served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries. The contrast between the warm, melty center and the cool toppings makes it an unforgettable finish to any meal.

Popular in restaurants and surprisingly easy to make at home, chocolate lava cake is a go-to dessert for dinner parties, date nights, or whenever you need a little chocolate drama on your plate.