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Being that I used to serve at Chili’s, I feel it is my duty to share this recipe with you.
Who doesn’t love a warm, rich chocolate cake filled with a hot and gooey, flowing chocolate center? Top it off with some decadent and creamy vanilla ice cream and my 2 ingredient Magic Shell Ice Cream topper, and you have yourself one praise-worthy dessert.
Seriously folks, this is it.
The end-all be-all of desserts.
To be completely honest, this is not the exact recipe that Chili’s uses…
It’s better.
With this recipe you’ll be able to create 4 delicious desserts in less than 20 minutes, and it’s SO. INCREDIBLY. EASY.
I’ll take you through it step by step…
Start off with chocolate and butter in a microwavable safe dish. Heat it for 1 minute and 20 seconds until the butter is hot and melted.
The chocolate will not be completely melted yet, just stir with a whisk until the chocolate and butter become one.
In harmony.
Toss in some powdered sugar and whisk until it’s smooth again.
It will get slightly thicker at this point, but just make sure there are no big clumps of sugar.
Add 3 whole eggs and the YOLK of another egg.
Then...you guessed it… whisk it up until it’s smooth!
Add the flour at this point. {stir stir stir}
You’re almost there!
Now you’re all set to pour the batter into some custard cups, or ramekins.
You’ll want to pay close attention here…
Spray the cups liberally with non-stick spray!
Make sure to place the cups on a baking sheet so it’s easier to get them in and out of the oven.
Bake these little guys for just 13-15 minutes…here’s what you’re looking for…
The outer edge of the cake will be set and firm to the touch. You should be able to touch the center with your finger and not have anything come away on your finger. It will be soft set.
Drizzle some caramel sauce on a plate and then invert the cake onto the plate.
{Set the plate upside down on top of the custard cup. Hold onto the custard cup and the plate and at the same time turn the custard cup upside down and the plate, right side up.}
Remove the custard cup, and voila!
Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, and then my 2 Ingredient Magic Shell.
Grab a few spoons to share…
Or not.
No judgments here.
You’ve never had a decedent dessert so quick in your life! Or maybe you’ve tried my Chocolate Molten Lava Mug Cake?? That’s a little quicker, but still, this one hit’s the spot.
Ingredients
- 4oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 egg- YOLK ONLY
- 6 tbsp flour
- Caramel sauce optional*
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 Ingredient Magic Shell
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate and butter. Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds. Whisk until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and whisk till combined.
- Add the 3 WHOLE eggs and 1 egg YOLK, whisk till combined.
- Add 6 tbsp of flour and whisk until combined again.
- Liberally spray 4 small (1 cup) custard cups with cooking spray, and evenly fill with batter.
- Bake on a cookie sheet in the oven for 13-15 minutes until the outer edges are set and the center is soft set.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- *If you are using the caramel sauce for under the cake, drizzle a little on the plate before inverting the cake.
- Top each cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and then drizzle on the Magic Shell.
- Enjoy!
Maybe you’re more of a White Chocolate Molten Lava Cake fan? Try out my recipe here!
Looks delish!
Thanks Amie!
Mmmm yummmm wowowow
haha, thanks Mom!
Love ya!
Oh my goodness Shawn. I need this in my life. Like, NOW. My mouth is watering!
Seriously, get it in your mouth. It’s very good at stopping the watering-of-mouths.
This looks amazing and hard to believe it was so quick to make too!
I know right?! It’s crazy simple, and out of this world good!
Shawn, I think I love you. I love Chili’s version but this looks even better. Who knew it’d be so easy to whip up? And I totally have those exact ramekins (and didn’t know they were oven-safe; bonus!) and that cutie IKEA dishtowel
love love love this recipe!
Thanks Hayley! The towel is actually from Crate & Barrel, but I sure do love IKEA too!
Hey! I have the same recipe, but totally with a cake mix. Bahahaha. I am usually against cake mix, but sometimes you just gotta do it. Maybe not you, but I do. ANyway, miss seeing your cute face. Mwah!
I am a huge lover of cake mixes. I think they are simple and easy to use, and that is my motto. I like this recipe though because it’s enough for 4, without a lot of extra left overs, and left overs = late night binges for me….hehe.
I love this cake! Must try this at home
Thanks Christina! Let me know what you think if you try it out!
This is seriously amazing!
haha, thanks Jessica. It really is amazing!
I am in heaven right now. I LOVE this desert. I really suck at baking but hoping if i follow your instructions step by step I can make this.
Thank you
Don’t worry, it’s practically fail-proof. Just follow the steps, and you’ll have one killer dessert!
I love molten cakes! looks so easy to make!
Yup! I am all about easy recipes, so this one is definitely easy to make!
I love molten lava cake – this looks heavenly!
These could be dangerous knowing how to make them at home =). I totally love your blog, I’m trying to find the courage and patience to create a new site and switch it all over. You’ve totally inspired me though.
This looks fantastic! I rarely eat dessert out, but would love to make this at home
This is definitely on my list of goodies to try during the holidays…mmm…
Just tried it, loved it. This is seriously dangerous in this house. Thanks!
SHAWN, THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! This was so easy to make and so delicious! I’m not the one that would impress you with my baking skills, so if I say I made and it came out delicious, anyone can make it! lol THANK you again!
Is this able to be leftover and microwaved? I’d like to make it for my husband for Valentine’s day, but don’t want to spoil his appetite before dinner. Would it still stay gooey and molten if it sat in the fridge for a couple hours and then zapped it in the microwave?
Unfortunately I don’t think it will retain the molten gooey center if it’s microwaved. Instead try preparing the batter, placing it in the cups and placing them in the fridge BEFORE baking. Pull them out and set on the counter while you eat dinner and pop them in the oven once dinner is finished and bake accordingly. That way it’s fresh, hot, and totally romantic!
it does not taste ANYTHING like chilli’s'! Its actually pretty bad
I am sorry you feel that way Emily. I have always had rave reviews from anyone I have served it to. Maybe you missed a step in the recipe??
This is a really good recipe! I just tweaked it a bit by baking at 475 F for 8 minutes as that kept the cake’s lava molten. Maybe it’s just my oven that’s different.
Really excellent recipe just like I had in my favorite dessert bar in New York, and this is a big hit among my friends. Thank you!
my son just whipped these up while i instructed from the laptop and we are waiting for them to bake. waiting is torture!!! I can’t wait!
Haha! I love that you had your son do it! It’s so easy to make, and so delicious too!