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Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake for Instant Indulgence

This Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake offers a luscious, gooey center and rich flavor, perfect for a quick dessert experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder Use any unsweetened cocoa powder if unavailable.
  • 6 oz Semisweet dark chocolate baking bar Other high-quality semisweet chocolate can be used, but results may vary.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Use cold butter for better incorporation.
  • 0.25 cups All-purpose flour For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 large Egg yolks
  • 0.33 cups Chocolate hazelnut spread Refrigerate briefly to firm up for easier scooping.
For the Topping
  • Powdered sugar For garnish.
  • Vanilla ice cream A classic pairing to enhance the dessert experience.
  • Mint leaves Optional, for a fresh garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • microwave
  • mixing bowls
  • Ramekins
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare four 6-ounce ramekins by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray and dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. Refrigerate the chocolate hazelnut spread for 10-15 minutes to firm it up for easier scooping.
  3. Melt chopped semisweet dark chocolate and unsalted butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks until frothy, then combine with the melted chocolate mixture and fold in the flour mix until smooth.
  6. Evenly distribute the chocolate batter into the prepared ramekins and place a scoop of the chilled chocolate hazelnut spread into each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then invert onto serving plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert tips include not overmixing the batter, watching the baking time, and using high-quality chocolate for best results. Serve warm for the best experience.

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