Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe with Muddled Raspberries (2024)

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The BEST gooey Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe you’ll ever make. Easy to follow instruction with maximum chocolate flavor. Topped with Champagne Muddled Raspberries. A decadent dessert for two, perfect for date night or Valentines Day!

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  • How to Make Chocolate Lava Cake:
  • Can Chocolate Lava Cake Be Made Ahead of Time?
  • How to Reheat Chocolate Lava Cake
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Easy Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate and Valentines Day, Valentines Day and Chocolate. They just go together right?

I mean, really. Have you walked into the grocery lately? Every other aisle, there is a stand of chocolate bars, chocolate hearts, or bears holding chocolate hearts … let’s be real. Although right now, next to that chocolate is queso and guacamole because we are about to have the Superbowl. haha

As I was thinking about which dessert to share with you for this special holiday of l.o.v.e. …. chocolate was a must!

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And what speaks “love” more than a chocolate cake that oozes more chocolate and is topped with fresh raspberries and champagne? Am I right?

Yup… romance is in the air with thisNutellaChocolateLava Cake finished off with raspberries muddled in champagne.

The past couple years Mike and I have done Valentines Day in. We usually end up buying a big piece of steak that we split and then make a little risotto with roasted veggies. There is just something romantic about having a glass of wine, cooking together in the kitchen and then sitting down for a candlelight dinner (when the kids are down of course).

What I love about doing Valentines Day at home is. First off, you beat the crazy Valentines Day crowd. Secondly, you save some money because it’s usually cheaper to buy from the grocery store than a restaurant. And thirdly, it means you get to make this easy Nutella Chocolate Lava CakeAND it that makes exactly two servings. Woot Woot! It’s meant to be!

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Here’s the thing about Molten Lava Cakes. They aren’t as intimidating to make as they look.

How to Make Chocolate Lava Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 395 degrees F.
  2. Grease two small ramekins (8 oz. ramekin) with butter and dusk with cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add egg, egg yolk, and sugar. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  4. Add butter and semi-sweet chocolate to a bowl, put in microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate and butter are completely melted.
  6. Add cocoa powder to the egg sugar mixture. Whisk to combine.
  7. Add a little bit of warm chocolate mixture to egg sugar mixture, whisk to combine and temper the eggs. Add the remaining chocolate, stir to combine. It should feel like a thicker batter consistency now.
  8. Fill up two ramekins halfway with chocolate batter.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon of Nutella into each ramekin, right in the center.
  10. Top each ramekin with the remaining chocolate mixture.
  11. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes in the oven. (the cake should spring back a little when you touch it.)
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It looks like it’s a lot of steps but essentially you are making cake batter. Putting half of the batter in the ramekin, adding your molten center (could be peanut butter, caramel, chocolate bar or Nutella) and then topping it with the remaining batter. Bake and done!

The key is the flip. As long as your ramekin is greased and dusted with cocoa powder you should just be able to move a knife along the side and flip it over.

Can Chocolate Lava Cake Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes. However, ultimately it is best served fresh out of the oven when the center is still molten.

How to Reheat Chocolate Lava Cake

The best way to reheat chocolate lava cake is to place upside down lava cake on a plate and put in the microwave on medium high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. You basically want the center to be melted or molten again.

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Honestly, the first time I made this I was hooked. Chocolate on Chocolate. Yes please!

The center is gooey and warm but combined with the slightly bubbly tart raspberries, it is perfection! Trust me. Cason is already telling me that I need to make him one too on Valentines Day so he can eat it before he goes to bed. 🙂

All that to say, be sure you have the ingredients in your pantry so you’re ready for Valentines and this gooey chocolatey heavenly bite!!

This Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe is a decadent, romantic, delicious and just a down right sexy dessert. It’s a must make!

Bon Appetit!

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The BEST Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe with Champagne Raspberries

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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The BEST gooey Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe you’ll ever make. Easy to follow instruction with maximum chocolate flavor. Topped with Champagne Muddled Raspberries, a decadent dessert for two perfect for date night or Valentines Day!

Ingredients

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Chocolate Nutella Molten Lava Cake:

  • 3.5 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup of white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons of nutella (or chocolate hazelnut spread)
  • extra butter and cocoa to grease and dust the ramekins

Muddled Champagne Raspberries:

  • 1 cup of fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon of champagne

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 395 degrees.
  2. Grease two small ramekins (8 oz. ramekin) with butter and dusk with cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add egg, egg yolk, and sugar. Whisk until sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Add butter and semi-sweet chocolate to a bowl, put in microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate and butter is completely melted.
  6. Add cocoa powder to the egg sugar mixture. Whisk to combine.
  7. Add a little bit of warm chocolate mixture to egg sugar mixture, whisk to combine and temper the eggs. Add the remaining chocolate, stir to combine. It should feel like a thicker batter consistency now.
  8. Fill up two ramekins halfway with chocolate batter.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon of nutella into each ramekin, right in the center. (be careful not to add too much nutella or the cake might have a lava explosion in the oven)
  10. Top each ramekin with the remaining chocolate mixture.
  11. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes in the oven. (the cake should spring back a little when you touch it.
  12. In the mean time add raspberries and champagne to a small bowl, using a fork, mash the raspberries up and let sit for 5 minutes to let the champagne soak in.
  13. Remove chocolate lava cakes from the oven, using a butter knife, gently go around the outside edge then gently flip the lava cake out of the ramekin onto a plate.
  14. Serve with muddled champagne raspberries on top!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 lava cake + raspberries
  • Calories: 309
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 22 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg

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FAQs

What is the science behind chocolate lava cake? ›

Heat diffusion.

As the cake bakes, the batter around the edges reaches the temperature at which it solidifies and forms a “crumb front” that moves toward the center of the cake. The characteristic molten center consists of batter that is heated but not cooked.

How do you reheat a chocolate lava cake? ›

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Place your lava cake on a tin foil lining on a baking sheet. Warm the cake for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven. Remove the cake from the oven and serve it immediately.

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

While both molten cakes and lava cakes typically contain similar ingredients (such as chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and flour), the specific recipes may vary. Lava cakes are always chocolate-based, while molten cakes could be made with other flavors like lemon, caramel, or even fruit.

Why is my lava cake no lava? ›

Let the Molten Lava Cakes cool for 2 minutes – NO LONGER – you may want to set your timer. If the Lava Cakes are left in the ramekins any longer, you risk a nonexistent lava center.

What can I use instead of ramekins for lava cake? ›

If you don't have ramekins, you can use a standard muffin pan. Grease 6 muffin pan cups and dust with cocoa powder to prevent the lava cakes from sticking. Because your lava cakes will be slightly smaller, you'll get 6 lava cakes instead of 4. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 8–10 minutes.

Can I eat Choco lava cake next day? ›

But everything tastes best if consumed within 2 days of preparation. Happy eating. Enjoy your treat. A chocolate cake should not be kept in the refrigerator for more than 2 days.

What is the science behind magic cake? ›

What looks like magic is science—chemistry, to be exact. Baking at a lower temperature than most cakes (325 degrees F or 163 degrees C) causes the batter to separate into three layers of varying texture and density. The bottom layer is like a traditional, very moist cake. The middle layer is custard-like.

What are the effects of lava cake? ›

Lava Cake produces deeply relaxing effects that ease the mind and body. This strain is ideal for after work, lazy days off, or for anyone seeking to relax. Lava Cake is widely celebrated for its deliciously sweet flavor profile that puts out exceptionally smooth and cakey terpenes.

What is a fun fact about chocolate 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 the science behind soda cake? ›

You just need a can of soda pop. The carbon dioxide bubbles in soda pop act as a leavening agent — the element that makes baked goods rise and makes them light and fluffy. Kitchen staple leaveners — like baking soda and baking powder — use a chemical reaction to create carbon dioxide bubbles.

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