Chocolate Lava Cake Recipes

Whether you call them molten chocolate cakes, chocolate pudding cakes, or chocolate lava cakes, one thing's for certain: These warm and decadent desserts are brimming with melty chocolate goodness that's delicious to the last bite.


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How to Make Chocolate Ganache
Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cakes

With reviews like "This recipe is awesome!" and "I've made it twice!" our dessert topped with chocolate-hazelnut, ice cream, and strawberries promises bite after delicious bite.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
Molten Chocolate Cakes

There's something oh-so-satisfying about slicing into our decadent chocolate cake and watching the melty filling ooze out. The only thing better? Taking the first bite.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Chill: 2 hrs to 3 hrs
Chocolate-Walnut Bread Pudding with Coffee-Kahlua Cream Sauce

While not technically a chocolate lava cake, this warm bread pudding gets soaked in melty chocolate and topped with a creamy homemade coffee liqueur sauce that passes our melt-in-your-mouth test.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 50 mins 350°
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Cherry Compote

Bursting with a gooey chocolate filling and topped with a delicious yet easy cherry-citrus compote, these molten chocolate cakes are the perfect winter party dessert. To make ahead, prepare the cake and compote, and chill for up to four hours before baking.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 1 hr 20 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 2 hrs
Bake: 15 mins 375°
Triple Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding Cake

Sometimes you just need to pull out all the stops and indulge in a chocolate cake that is indescribably delicious. Baked in a slow cooker, this cake is loaded with peanut butter and topped with ice cream and chocolate bars. You can thank us later.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 2 hrs to 2 hrs 30 mins (high)
How to Make Chocolate Ganache

Want a little chocolate drizzle with your chocolate cake? Check out how easy it is to make a delicious chocolate ganache.

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Classic chocolate lava cake doesn't get any better than this. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a blissful chocolate treat that's perfect for a romantic dinner or anytime you're looking to indulge.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 2 mins
Bake: 12 mins 425°F
Raspberry Fudge Pudding Cake

Fudgy chocolate pudding cake combines with sweet-tart raspberries and creamy homemade whipped cream in a mouthwatering dessert that will warm you inside and out.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Bake: 40 mins 350°F
Boca Negra Mini Cakes

One reviewer of this chipotle-studded, chocolate-loaded, rich and spicy cake calls it the "best dessert I've ever made!" All we want to add: "ditto."

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Bake: 30 mins 325°F
Brownie Pudding Cake

Decadence, thy name is Brownie Pudding Cake. With a gooey pudding bottom layer and crunchy chocolate brownie top, this cake delivers a double dose of chocolate deliciousness.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 45 mins
Bake: 40 mins 350°
Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes

We're not sure which element of this molten chocolate cake we like best: the warm double-chocolate cake; the homemade, espresso-laden whipped cream; or the whimsical garnish of chocolate swirls and fresh raspberries.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 20 mins
Bake: 12 mins to 14 mins 400°F
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