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Chili’s Molten Lava Cake

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Chili’s Molten Lava Cake is a rich, warm chocolate cake with a gooey molten center that flows out with each bite, topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This indulgent dessert is easy to recreate at home, delivering the same irresistible molten goodness that’s perfect for any special occasion or satisfying chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

For the Lava Cakes:

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (or bittersweet chocolate)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • Pinch of salt

For Serving:

  • Vanilla ice cream (optional, but highly recommended)

  • Chocolate sauce (optional, for extra indulgence)

Instructions

For the Lava Cakes:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour 4 individual ramekins (6-ounce size works best), or spray them with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring after each. Let it cool slightly.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.

  4. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until smooth. Then, fold in flour and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.

  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.

  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm, but the center is soft and slightly jiggly.

  7. Let the cakes cool for about 1 minute before serving.

Serving the Lava Cakes:

  1. Run a knife around the edges of each cake to loosen it. Then, place a plate over the ramekin and flip it quickly. Gently lift the ramekin off to reveal the molten center.

  2. Top each lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding peanut butter or Nutella in the center before baking.For a mint twist, add a few drops of mint extract to the batter.To make this recipe vegan, substitute eggs with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water) and use dairy-free butter and chocolate.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/chilis-molten-lava-cake/