The Chilis molten lava cake recipe is a very easy and delicious dessert made with few ingredients. It is also called chocolate lava cake. It has a rich, smooth, creamy, and fudgy texture.
The secret of the success in making this cake lies in baking it twice with two different batters. The first layer is baked in hot oil, and the second at a lower temperature.
A smooth batter of great density and chocolate flavour is obtained by pressing the two batters together. This recipe is inspired by a molten lava cake I had in Hawaii.
It is trendy and delicious; this cake’s moist, fudgy, rich chocolate flavor excites everyone.
Contents
How To Prepare Chilis Molten Lava Cake Recipe?
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 6
Equipment:
- Electric mixer,
- large saucepan,
- medium saucepan,
- baking tray,
- large pan or roasting tin,
- medium pan or roasting tin,
- cooling rack
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients For Chilis Molten Lava Cake Recipe:
For Cake:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Five large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup light cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- One teaspoon salt
For Chocolate Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate (chips or other), melted
- Three tablespoons vegetable oil
How To Make Chilis Molten Lava Cake Recipe
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F
Step 2: Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl.
Step 3: In another large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time to creamed mixture beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat well to combine. Add the milk and beat again until just combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until all ingredients are well blended.
Step 5: Transfer the batter to the 8-inch buttered square pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top has begun to crack and is slightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
Step 6: Meanwhile, make the chocolate topping in a microwave using a medium saucepan. Place 1 cup of chocolate chips in a medium saucepan with oil
and heat on low temperature until melted. Stir every 30 seconds until melted. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 7: When the cake has cooled, gently remove it from the pan using the sides of the baking tray.
Place on a flat surface and spread 1/2 cup of chocolate topping over the warm cake. Allow the chocolate to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts Of Chilis Molten Lava Cake Recipe
| Calories | 397 |
| Carbohydrates | 44.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 31.4 g |
| Total Fat | 20.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g |
| Trans Fatty Acid | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 116 mg |
What Is The Difference Between Lava Cake And Molten Cake?
Lava cake is a famous chocolate dessert that contains a molten core of “lava” that oozes out when the cake is cut into and served.
The lava core is made by baking liquid chocolate in the middle of the cake. The lava is usually made from melted chocolate, butter, and sugar.
On the other hand, Molten cake is baked in a bain-marie or water bath, making it soft. Molten cakes are, therefore, not as firm and dense as lava cakes.
How Long Do You Heat Molten Lava Cakes At Chilis?
At Chili’s, molten lava cakes come out of the oven at 5 minutes on a 375-degree Fahrenheit rack. So about 3-4 min in the oven and about 1 min to cool off and cool down.
How Do You Heat Chilis Chocolate Lava Cake?
At Chili’s, they serve the chocolate lava cake with a side drizzle of chocolate and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can recreate this by heating your lava cake in the microwave for about 15 seconds,
drizzling it with more chocolate, and topping it off with vanilla ice cream. If you want to make your molten cake more like the original at Chili’s, heat it in the oven instead of in the microwave.
Is Molten Lava Cake Raw?
NO! Lava cakes are not raw. At least not for those you get in restaurants (unless noted). Lava cakes are warm and gooey, like a brownie but with a cake texture and flavor. The center is usually dark chocolate.
Should Lava Cake Be Heated?
Don’t heat your lava cake in the microwave. Please bring it to room temperature and then heat it in the oven while you eat it warm.
This will give you that restaurant experience. The gooey warm center is what makes this dessert unique and delicious.
Why Does Lava Cake Have A Gooey Center?
Lava cakes are made from a thick batter baked slowly to melt the chocolate, causing it to seep out. This process takes about 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
The lava cake is then refrigerated for about an hour before serving. Once served, the cake is cut into pieces exposing the soft gooey center.
Is Molten Lava Cakes Served Hot Or Cold?
At Chili’s, the molten lava cakes are served cold. If you want to warm them up, heat them for about 15 seconds in the microwave and drizzle more chocolate over the top.
Conclusion
The chilis molten lava cake recipe is excellent if you love chocolate desserts. They have a moist and rich chocolate flavor,
coupled with the gooey center, which is the main highlight of this dessert. You might have tried this treat in restaurants or cafes but making it at your home is even more accessible and fun.
FAQ
How To Freeze Chilis Lava Cake?
The chilis lava cake can stay in its original container for up to 5 days or until you decide to eat it. There is no need to thaw it before eating.
How to Reheat Chilis Molten Cake?
You can heat the lava cake at room temperature or in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. To enjoy the gooey center, bring it to room temperature before heating it.
