Orange Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Name: Orange Chocolate Lava Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Zest of 1 orange; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Sea salt, for sprinkling; 1 orange, segments cut into supremes

Servings: persons

Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup sugar
1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sea salt, for sprinkling
1 orange, segments cut into supremes

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Melt the chocolate, butter and oil in a medium bowl in the microwave until completely melted, about 1 minute.
3
Whisk the mixture until smooth.
4
Stir in the orange zest and cool slightly.
5
Whisk the sugar, egg and yolk until pale in a medium bowl.
6
Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture.
7
Stir in the flour and vanilla until smooth.
8
Divide the batter among four prepared muffin tins.
9
Bake the cakes until just barely dry on top (they will be soft in the middle), about 12 minutes.
10
Remove the cakes from the oven and cool, about 5 minutes.
11
Gently flip the cakes onto a plate.
12
Sprinkle the cakes with sea salt and top with the orange supremes.
13
Drizzle with a bit of oil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick cooking spray, 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Orange Chocolate Lava Cakes 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.

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Orange Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Variations & substitutions

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