Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (2024)

by Jennifer Debth

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An ultra tender cake with slightly crisp edges and a perfectly white chocolate lemon-y molten lava gooey center, this Lemon Lava Cake issurprisinglysimple to make and is in other words:heaven. 😉

O.M.G. Omg. Omg. Omg. If you’re ever going to make a recipe from this here food blog, it should most definitely be this Lemon Lava Cake Recipe. . .

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Or these Thai Peanut Noodles or Healthy Egg Muffin Cups or. . .

Ok. There are a lot of recipes that I think you should make, but I’m seriously, seriously, SERIOUSLY loving this Lemon Lava Cake right now.

Watch the video below and you’ll see why.

It’s ooey. It’s gooey. It’s decadent without being too heavy. It’s lemony, chocolatey, sweet, melty perfection and I can’t stop drooling about it.

And guesswhat else? It’s actually easy to make! 😱😍

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (2)

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (3)I’ve been wanting to make a lava cake since like Valentine’s Day, but as you can see, life got in the way, and I’m just getting around to make one the very last day of June. 😉

Originally, I wanted to make a milk chocolate one, but helloooo it’s summer, and summer = all the lemon things. And lemonis meant to be paired with sweet, creamy white chocolate, so here you go: a White Chocolate Lemon Lava Cake.

I also was going to make these in individual ramekins, but really

  1. Who actually has ramekins?
  2. Who actually has the same size ramekins as everyone else?! So. Many. Ramekin. Choices.

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (4)So to solve the problem of going out and buying ramekins, or trying to figure out how many ounces your ramekins are, I decided to make this Lemon Lava Cake in a jumbo muffin pan(the cavities each hold about 6 oz of water)!

Before I actually made homemade lava cake, I assumed, because it looked so fancy and decadent, that it would be really hard to make.

Boy oh boy was I wrong. It’s actually surprisingly simple to make!

Here’s what you’re gonna do:

Melt white chocolate and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Whisk in powdered sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (5)Once that’s smooth, you’ll gently stir in flour and salt.Don’t overmix… that’s the only “rule” in this recipe. 🙂

Then you’ll pour the batter into your prepared (buttered) muffin tin and bake ’em for about 15 minutes.

THAT’S IT! Seriously. How easy was that?!

Now. Here’s the hardest part. Once the Lemon Lava Cake has baked and cooled for a few minutes, you need to run a knife along the outside of the cakes and then flip them overby placing a cookie sheet on top of the muffin tin and flipping it 180 degrees. Before you bake these, you’ll ultra butter the tin, so they should come out pretty darn easy.

Then you’ll top them with a little powdered sugar, because, um, why not, and then top them with fruit and maybe a little whipped cream… or better yet…ICE CREAM. OMG.

The result is an ultra buttery, tender perfectly lemon cake with slightly crisp edges, and the most decadent, ooey, gooey, melty white chocolate-y center.

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (6)I never say this, but you guys, this Lemon Lava Cake Recipe is TO DIE FOR. 😉

– Jennifer

What lava cake flavor should I make next?! I’m obsessed. Show Me the Yummy!

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An ultra tender cake with slightly crisp edges and a perfectly white chocolate lemon-y molten lava gooey center, this Lemon Lava Cake is surprisingly easy and so decadent!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 6 cakes

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces white chocolate
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and butter the cavities of a 6 cavity jumbo muffin tin.*

  • In a large microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate and butter together. It should only take 60 seconds in the microwave.

  • Once melted, whisk in sugar, eggs, yolks, vanilla, lemon, and lemon zest until the ingredients are fully combined.

  • Using a spatula, gently stir in flour and salt. Don't overmix.

  • Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin.

  • Bake for 15-17 minutes (mine were perfect at 15).

  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes.

  • Run a knife along the sides of the cakes.

  • Place a baking sheet on top of the muffin pan and flip them. The cakes should pop out.

  • Top with more powdered sugar, whipped cream, fruit, ice cream, etc and serve immediately!

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STORING

Room Temp:1-2 Days

Refrigerator:2-3 Days

Freezer:3-4 Months

Reheat:Microwave to reheat

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*I found that using butter instead of cooking spray helped prevent sticking, but you need to reeeeally butter the cavities to keep the cakes from sticking.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 cake)

Calories 565 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 247mg82%

Sodium 179mg8%

Potassium 172mg5%

Carbohydrates 61g20%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 52g58%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 285IU6%

Vitamin C 2.1mg3%

Calcium 102mg10%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: easy, lemon, sweet

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Jennifer Debth

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe - w/ White Chocolate (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between molten lava cake and lava cake? ›

Lava cakes are typically small individual-sized cakes baked in a ramekin. In summary, molten cake is a broader term that can refer to cakes with a liquid center, whereas lava cake is a specific type of chocolate cake with a melted center.

Is lava cake just undercooked cake? ›

In the 2014 movie "Chef," chef Carl Caper, portrayed by Jon Favreau, argues that chocolate lava cake isn't just "undercooked chocolate cake." The "molten" aspect of the dessert comes from a disc of frozen chocolate ganache that melts in the center of the treat as the cake bakes around it. He's not wrong.

What is the center of a lava cake made of? ›

Molten Chocolate Cakes, also known as Lava Cakes, are warm individual-size chocolate cakes with oozing chocolate centres. Most recipes will simply have you undercooking a chocolate cake batter, so the outside is set like cake but the inside is raw batter that pours out like lava when you cut into it. Hence the name!

Does chocolate lava cake need to be refrigerated? ›

Absolutely! After making the Chocolate Lava Cake batter and filling the ramekins, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Should lava cake be eaten hot or cold? ›

Answer: While the lava cakes are at their best when eaten freshly baked. They can be re-heated in the microwave on a plate for 30 seconds. Be sure to remove them from the metal ramekins before heating in the microwave.

Why did my lava cake sink in the middle? ›

If you over mix the cake batter, your molten lava cake is going to collapse or sink in. Reason being when you over mix the batter, you are incorporating too much air bubble into the batter resulting it in losing its structure to hold the cake together.

Should leftover lava cake be refrigerated? ›

Yes, both unbaked and baked Lava Cakes should be refrigerated. Can I double or triple the recipe? Yes! You can double or triple the recipe, but the cakes will likely need an extra minute or two in the oven.

Does lava cake get you high? ›

The high is very relaxing and euphoric and is great for pain or depression. This high is great for when you get off work or have nothing much to do as it will put you on the couch.

What is a fancy name for lava cake? ›

Molten chocolate cake is a French dessert that consists of a chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate core. It is named for that molten center, and it is also known as mi-cuit au chocolat, chocolat coulant ("flowing"), chocolate lava cake, or simply lava cake.

What is a fun fact about lava cake? ›

Most would cite Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten as the creator of the cake, the story of how the chef accidentally pulled a chocolate sponge cake out of the oven before it was finished and discovered a runny center. Chocolatier Jacques Torres claims that the dish itself has been available in France before, by himself.

What is Dominos lava cake? ›

Today, it's a menu favorite. Imagine a rich chocolate cake with a slightly crunchy crust and a warm liquid chocolate center that flows out at the nudge of a fork. Now don't imagine it: Order it. Domino's Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes come in pairs for sharing — or for eating one now and saving one for later.

What's the difference between a souffle and a lava cake? ›

Lava cake has a runny center, whereas a soufflé incorporates whipped egg whites that puff up as it cooks to create a pillowy texture. Density: Lava cake, because of the gooey center, is a much wetter and denser cake. The very essence of a soufflé is its characteristic lightness.

Can you eat lava cake cold? ›

The idea behind it is to have a warm cake with a warm to hot center. If you're served a room temperature or cold lava cake, send it back. Some high volume restaurants will pre-bake them, and then pop them into a microwave or hot oven to warm them before serving. This type of dessert should always be warm, never cold.

How long is lava cake good for? ›

Store. Store leftover lava cakes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven set to warm.

Why is it called molten lava cake? ›

Molten chocolate cake is a French dessert that consists of a chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate core. It is named for that molten center, and it is also known as mi-cuit au chocolat, chocolat coulant ("flowing"), chocolate lava cake, or simply lava cake.

What is the meaning of molten lava cake? ›

A molten lava cake, also known as a chocolate lava cake or a molten chocolate cake, is a popular dessert that features a rich, decadent chocolate cake with a gooey, melted chocolate center.

Is it melted or molten chocolate? ›

“Molten” is now usually used of hard materials liquified by very high heat, like lava, glass, and lead. Most other substances are “melted,” though some people like to refer to “molten cheese” and a popular dessert is called “molten chocolate cake,” perhaps to emphasize its gooey, lava-like character.

Why is my lava cake no lava? ›

If the Lava Cakes are left in the ramekins any longer, you risk a nonexistent lava center. Gently loosen the cakes from the ramekins by sliding a knife around the edges of each cake, then invert the cakes onto serving plates.

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