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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.

By Beth Nervig

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Chocolate Cake Recipes That Don't Disappoint

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Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cakes

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

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40 mins

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Creative Cake Recipes
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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.

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3 hrs 10 mins

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Molten Chocolate Cakes with Coconut Cream

Bring a tropical flair to your gooey chocolate dessert with a topping of silky coconut cream. Chocolate and coconut, what's not to love?!

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47 mins

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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.

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1 hr 10 mins

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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.

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2 hrs 45 mins

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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.

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2 hrs 50 mins

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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.
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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 any time you're looking to indulge.

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29 mins

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- Dark chocolate dessert recipes
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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.

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2 hrs 10 mins

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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 is "ditto."
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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.

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1 hr 40 mins

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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.

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52 mins

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Chocolate Cake Recipes That Don't Disappoint

Just try to name a dessert that satisfies like homemade chocolate cake. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or an evening in, these chocolate cake recipes make it indulgent. We have something for everyone, including a classic chocolate cake, a molten chocolate cake, and our favorite flourless chocolate cake. You'll want to save room for a second slice.
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