Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa, divided use; 1/4 cup cocoa, divided use; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 3/4 cups hot water

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa, divided use
1/4 cup cocoa, divided use
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups hot water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Blend flour, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar and two tablespoons cocoa powder in a mixing bowl.
3
Stir in melted shortening and milk.
4
Spread batter in a 9-inch-by-9-inch baking pan and sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa.
5
Pour hot water over all.
6
Bake 45 minutes.
7
During baking, chocolate sauce will settle to bottom and cake will rise to top.
8
To serve, invert cake onto plate or cut cake into squares and invert each square onto a small dessert place.
9
Spoon sauce over top.
10
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

564

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Lava Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Lava Cake

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