Lava Chocolate Cakes Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2013 by ferrari_chik

Only use a pinch of salt or it will be too salty. I didn't have chocolate bars so I used 3/4 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips instead. Yum!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by dollargirl

I didn't think that such a special dessert would be so quick and easy to make. My family enjoyed this on Valentine's Day. The centers were more runny than I expected - should I have baked it a little longer?

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2013 by angcy

Easy and delicious. Next time, i will bake it for 1-2 minutes less so that it is more gooey in the middle.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by Brenda2772

Delicious! Tricky to get the timing right. Easy to half, and can be made quickly.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2012 by orneryelmer

This was so yummy!!! The best chocolate lava cake i have ever had!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by kimjess2588

This was awesome! I didn't change a thing about this recipe. Perfect!

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2011 by Gail_D

Have made this recipe twice (both times without the instant coffee), and it was a wonderful both times. Used 6 oz ramekins and it took a little over 15 minutes to reach the correct temperature (started checking at 12 min). Can't wait to try it for company...and might even try the muffin tin version for cute (smaller) cakes!

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by s_pants

Had to bake longer than 12 minutes because the centers were not temping to 160 degrees. I made 2 batches because my son is allergic to dairy...the ones made with real butter had the oozing center (not as much as the picture though) and the ones made with non-dairy buttery spread and Ghiradelli chocolate chips did not have any...it had all cooked into the cake. Still, it was very good and my family said that I should make it again.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by organicmommy

Although I gave this recipe a high rating, I was disappointed in the flavor as it is written. I plan to make this again, omitting the salt, and expect it will be fantastic! It was very good except for a salty taste. I did bake for about 3 extra minutes.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by lightedway

These are excellent. I have the ones I made pictured on my page. They came out perfect. The middle is like oozing hot brownie batter. I understand that some people are not fans of coffee so they omit it. That's fine of course however for me the instant coffee granules enhance the taste of the chocolate. You can not taste the coffee at all.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2011 by danthecook

Absolutely awesome. Made it for my wife and she loved it!

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2011 by bjoyful78

Delicious and simple dessert. I worry about the gooey center and having egg in the batter. Is this safe to eat?

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by Mcbrogdon

Quick, easy and delicious.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by br00ke35

wonderful dessert. Made exactly as written and baked in muffin tins. This recipe made 7 cakes and baked just a directed...very good!

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by annalisa_harmon

This is so good!

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by egancm

Very yummy and incredibly rich

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2010 by hcopeland

Wow! I also left the coffee out of this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful! If you like chocolate, you will love this. I was shocked how easy it was to make and how fancy it seemed to everyone.

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by ColleenaG

Simply wonderful! I made them in a muffin pan and reduced the time slightly. Worked like a charm. While you HAVE to serve these cakes warm, I was able to re-heat the extras for 30 seconds in the microwave. The lava was not quite the same as the day before, they were still very good.

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2010 by sportssweetie2000

This was the first time I have ever attempted to make this dessert. I have had it at some restaurants. This was a text book recipe. It came out looking and tasting absolutely wonderful. Made it for my honey on Valentines Day.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2010 by bj6503

VERY GOOD! I WAS GOING TO LEAVE OUT THE COFFEE, GLAD I DIDN'T. VERY EASY TO MAKE. WILL DEFINITELY MAKE AGAIN, AND AGAIN!! MAY TAKE A LITTLE PRACTICE AS NOT TO OVER BAKE AND TO GET OUT OF THE DISH, BUT WELL WORTH THE EFFORT! I DIDN'T HAVE RAMEKINS SO I USED A MUFFIN PAN (STONE WARE). JUST THE RIGHT SIZE, IF YOUR WATCHING YOUR WAIST LINE! IV'E BEEN WANTING TO MAKE THESE AND THIS ONE IS IT, THANKS!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by redhummert

Absolutely delish and not too sweet. I baked mine a few minutes longer than the recipe as the sides were not set up at 12 mins. A real treat!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by Dioptase

OMG!! This was so great. We love coffee and Chocolate. Together - WOW !

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by issalyn

Awesome, but don't put in all the coffee. Use 1/2 as much if you still want the flavor.

Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2009 by missleslie36

So wonderful! I'll make these over and over. They're even tasty leftover, I just pop them in the microwave to warm them up a little.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2009 by cookinwkrash

This dessert is amazing! I had to laugh after reading through the description again after we ate it because it says "you'll want to lick the plate clean," which my husband did! :)

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2009 by cloreep

I left out the coffee. My whole family loved it the way it was -- just chocolate :)

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2009 by cloreep

This was SO delicious! But I wonder if there's a way to lighten it up a bit. There is SO much butter and egg!

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2009 by ltamyoung

Very rich, but yummy! I used my glass custard dishes and they were perfect. Very easy too.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2009 by dianepage

I cannot wait to try this one! Looks easy enough.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by modell

Loved them! Easy to make.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by GooFan

Great Recipe!

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by dburden2

NO

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by Alice McKean

This is the best cake I have ever eaten. We LOVE it. If you don't like coffee don't use it. ACE

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2009 by miz_wright

Do I HAVE TO the instant coffee granules? I don't care for the taste. Do they have a purpose other than flavor? Thanks!

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