Decadent Lava Cake Recipe
These decadent lava cakes are made with rich semi-sweet chocolate and baked to perfection in the air fryer. With a gooey molten center, they are the perfect dessert for any occasion – easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Servings: 3
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate broken into pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 Tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease 3 6-ounce ramekins and set aside.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the flour, melted chocolate mixture, and a pinch of salt, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each halfway.
- Place ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F for 7-10 minutes.
- Remove the ramekins from the air fryer carefully and let cool for 1 minute.
- Use a butter knife to loosen the cake from the ramekin and flip it onto a plate. Serve warm with whipped cream, berries, or ice cream.
Notes
Air fryer cooking times may vary. Keep an eye on the cakes and check for doneness; the top should be set, and the center should be molten.
For a firmer molten center, cook for 10 minutes. For a runnier center, aim for 7 minutes.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 526
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 182mg
- Sodium: 31mg
- Potassium: 235mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 26g
- Vitamin A: 884IU
- Calcium: 46mg
- Iron: 3mg