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Copycat Chili's Molten Lava Cake

This warm chocolate cake with a molten center is the ultimate decadent dessert to make in your own kitchen.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 16, 2026
Copycat Chili's Molten Lava Cake
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
14 minutes
Total
24 minutes
Serves
4

There is something truly special about cutting into a warm chocolate cake and watching that rich center flow out. It is a classic restaurant favorite that feels like a real treat for any chocolate lover.

My biggest tip for this recipe is to watch your oven time closely. Even a minute too long can turn that gooey middle into a solid cake, so keep a close eye on them while they bake.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving
  • Chocolate syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease four ramekins with butter.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in a bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the powdered sugar until combined, then add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time.

  4. 4

    Gently stir in the flour and salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.

  5. 5

    Divide the batter evenly among your prepared ramekins.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the sides are firm but the centers still look soft and slightly jiggly.

  7. 7

    Let the cakes cool for one minute before running a knife around the edges and inverting them onto dessert plates.

  8. 8

    Top each cake with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup while still warm.

💡 Tips

These are best served immediately while warm. You can prepare the batter ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, just add an extra minute or two to the baking time if the batter is chilled.

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