Chocolate Lava Cake Cake Mix
Indulge in the decadence of homemade *Chocolate Lava Cake* made effortlessly using a devil's food cake mix! This easy yet impressive recipe combines rich chocolatey batter with a luscious, gooey center of melted chocolate chips and butter. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of baking, these molten lava cakes deliver a bakery-worthy dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. Perfect for dinner parties, date nights, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, these individual cakes are baked in ramekins and inverted for a show-stopping presentation. Dust with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, and serve warm to experience the irresistible molten chocolate core. With minimal effort, you'll have a dessert that feels luxurious and tastes unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray six ramekins (6-ounce size) generously with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about halfway.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate mixture into the center of each ramekin. Gently press the chocolate into the batter but do not mix.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cakes are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of each cake to loosen them, then carefully invert onto serving plates.
If desired, dust the tops with powdered sugar for garnish. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey chocolate center!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.2 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3947 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 559.2 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 332.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1038 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 911 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
