Molten Lava Cake | Eggless Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Eggless Chocolate Lava Cake also known as lava cake or molten lava cake is made with plain flour, sugar, butter, chocolate and raising agents. These are indulgent decadent dessert for any gatherings or special occasions. In this post, learn how to make the perfect molten lava cake made eggless with step by step pictures and video.
Equipment
2 240 ml Ramekins
oven
Mixing Bowl
Microwave (optional)
Ingredients
For Chocolate Truffles
- 100 grams Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 tablespoon Cream (or use 2 teaspoon milk)
For Cake Batter
- ¼ cup All Purpose Flour | Maida (30 grams)
- ¼ cup Sugar (50 grams)
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder (15 grams)
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoon Oil or Melted Butter (30 ml)
- 100 ml Milk
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Take chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl. Melt them in microwave for just 10 to 20 seconds. Remove and stir until chocolate is melted completely. Place this bowl in fridge and let the chocolate harden. Use a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to remove the chocolate and shape it into truffles. Set aside in fridge till need.
- Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Grease two 240 ml Ramekins with melted butter or oil. Dust with cocoa powder, coat on all sides and set aside.
- Take flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Mix really well. Add in oil, milk and vanilla and mix well.
- Pour this batter into two ramekins. Place the chocolate truffle in the centre of the ramekins. Cover with more batter using a spoon . Place this in oven and bake for 18 to 20 mins. Don’t over bake.
- Remove the ramekins from oven, let it cool down for 5 to 10 mins.
- Unmould and dust the top with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream or fruits.
Video
Notes
- Measurement is key. Make sure you measure everything in proper weighing scale to be precise.
- Using good quality chocolate is important for taste of the lava cake.
- Instead of making truffles you can place a piece of chocolate inside the cake and bake. But sometimes some chocolate variety doesn’t melt.
- You can make the truffles a day in advance and make the cake next day.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Molten Lava Cake | Eggless Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
637
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
366
mg
16
%
Potassium
463
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
46
g
51
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
219
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
138
mg
14
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.