Description
These spiced chocolate lava cakes are rich, gooey, and warm with hints of cinnamon and clove, making them a festive twist on a classic dessert. Perfectly portioned and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Lava Cakes:
- 4 ounces quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 whole eggs
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries (such as blackberries or raspberries)
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four 6-ounce ramekins. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add egg yolks and whole eggs, whisking until smooth. Stir in flour just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 13 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft. Let rest for 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Run a knife around edges of ramekins and invert cakes onto plates. Top with whipped cream, berries, and mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overbake—centers should be soft and molten.
- You can prep the batter ahead and refrigerate, but bring to room temperature before baking.
- Use muffin tins if ramekins aren’t available, adjusting bake time as needed.
- Omit spices for a classic lava cake or add orange zest for variation.
- Serve with ice cream instead of whipped cream for contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake with whipped cream
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
