I don’t know why I don’t make molten lava cake more often. Oh wait, my husband doesn’t like chocolate. Other than that minor detail, I have no idea why this isn’t a more regular dessert. It is so easy. One bowl. Only 5 minutes of baking. Lots of melty chocolate. What more could you want?
Have you ever tried molten lava cake? If rich chocolate cake with a melty chocolate middle sounds like something you would like, then you need to try molten lava cake. It is a simple recipe of flour, sugar, eggs, and chocolate, but it tastes like a complicated dessert. Just the way I like it! These bite size cakes are perfect for a get together or party because you can make the batter up at the beginning of the day, store it in the refrigerator, and bake them right before you want to serve them.
If you are still in need of a Valentine’s Day dessert, I strongly recommend that you make these molten lava cake bites. Unless of course, your loved one doesn’t like chocolate. In which case, you can make it for yourself and enjoy every bite. 
Molten Lava Cake Bites
Yield: 24 bites Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 C sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 C all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 4 oz. dark chocolate, melted
- whipped topping or ice cream for topping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in flour and salt on low speed until just combined. Stir in melted chocolate.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, about 1 tablespoon of batter per cup.
- Bake for 4-6 minutes or until edges are just set and center is still soft. Cool for 4 minutes before turning out cake bites onto serving tray.
- Dust with confectioner’s sugar and serve with whipped topping or ice cream.
This recipe is adapted slightly from Martha Stewart and linked with Strut Your Stuff Saturday, Trick or Treat Tuesday, Two Cup Tuesday, Weekend Potluck, What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, What’s in Your Kitchen Wednesday.
I’ve never tried molten lava cakes,! I like the bite sized version-less guilt! How can your husband NOT like chocolate??
What a great idea to make them mini!
I love that you made them bite sized…better for portion control…well, until I eat like 5 of them at once! And seriously? Your husband doesn’t like chocolate? I hope he doesn’t mind that I think he’s cah-raaaazy!!!
These are THE CUTEST! I adore lava cake and I am just dying over the adorableness of these lil bite sized goodies!
These little cake bites sound so delish! I can just imagine how good biting into one is and then tasting all that molten chocolate deliciousness inside!
OMG I didn’t know you could make these at home! Agghhh Jessica you are going to make me so fat
These are so cute! I love bite sized desserts. I had a molten lava cake once while on vacation – I think it’s time to try it at home!
Bite sized means MORE right?
These are so cute! I would be taking advantage of your husband not liking chocolate and save them all for yourself!
These look amazing! Pinned for later!
Definitely on board with easy molten chocolate! YUM!
these are the absolute perfect bite size treat! yum!
these look so amazing! i would have never guessed they were so simple to make. yum!
I’m dying….these look amazing (and kind of dangerous)!
These are so fun, Jessica! I have always loved molten lava cakes and not sure why I don’t make them at home more often either. I made them for Valentine’s day last year even though Paul doesn’t like cake
These cake bites look so good! I’ve always wanted to make a molten lava cake and doing it in bit sized form seems way less intimidating. I’m pinning this for later!!
NICE! I want, I want,I want!
My husband doesn’t like chocolate either! More for me I guess!
I love molten lava cakes, what a fun idea to make minis! And what’s this about your husband not liking chocolate? I didn’t know that was possible
Jessica, these look outstanding! Perfect for Valentine’s! If your husband doesn’t want to eat them, you can mail them to us
Think they’ll keep?
Okay, why have I never made molten cakes at home?! They look SO easy to make and obviously, I love any dessert with a molten center
I love love love the size of these!!
These are adorable to the highest degree! I’m printing this right now, I’ve found my valentines pudding!
I love mini desserts… so I can eat twice as much.
These are fantastic for Valentine’s day. 
These are one of my all time favorite desserts – so rich and good! I love how little these are, and that they are made in a muffin tin, what a great idea!
I love molten lava cake-its my favorite dessert! These minis look perfect and festive!
Mini molten lava cakes are brilliant!
I made molten chocolate cake all the time but never thought to do them little. Great idea Jessica! Problem is, I’d probably eat 10
Can you please deliver a dozen to me… thanks! These look fab! I love molten lava cake!!!
I don’t think I could ask for anything more. Well, maybe a chocolate martini
These look amazing. Love that gooey center. Yum!
These are just beautiful! I am wild about gooey and that oozing chocolate just makes me want to run to the kitchen and whip these up….NOW. I am definitely trying these soon. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck (did I miss seeing your link back?) Have a wonderful weekend.
I made these for my husband last night (well, kind of more for me!) last night and they turned out beautiful and delicious. I will definitely make again. I loved the combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolates. Perfect!
Omg best idea ever! I LOVE molten lava cake, and this let’s me eat a million in one sitting!!
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Kathie
thanks for sharing!! i’m excited to give this a try