Chocolate Lava Cakes

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dump the dark chocolate fudge cake mix into a bowl.
  2. 2Dump the dark chocolate fudge cake mix into a bowl.
  3. 3Dump the dark chocolate fudge cake mix into a bowl.
  4. 4Spray your ramekins with cooking spray or butter them.
  5. 5Spray your ramekins with cooking spray or butter them.
  6. 6Spray your ramekins with cooking spray or butter them.
  7. 7In a small bowl, combine one tablespoon of sugar and a little scoop of the cake mix, then stir.
  8. 8In a small bowl, combine one tablespoon of sugar and a little scoop of the cake mix, then stir.
  9. 9In a small bowl, combine one tablespoon of sugar and a little scoop of the cake mix, then stir.
  10. 10Dump this mixture into a ramekin and spin it until all sides are coated. Repeat for other ramekins.
  11. 11Dump this mixture into a ramekin and spin it until all sides are coated. Repeat for other ramekins.
  12. 12Dump this mixture into a ramekin and spin it until all sides are coated. Repeat for other ramekins.
  13. 13Add any extra cake mix mixture back into the main bowl.
  14. 14Add any extra cake mix mixture back into the main bowl.
  15. 15Add any extra cake mix mixture back into the main bowl.
  16. 16Add half a cup of cooking oil and two eggs to the cake mix in the bowl.
  17. 17Add half a cup of cooking oil and two eggs to the cake mix in the bowl.
  18. 18Add half a cup of cooking oil and two eggs to the cake mix in the bowl.
  19. 19Stir the batter until it is combined and thick.
  20. 20Stir the batter until it is combined and thick.
  21. 21Stir the batter until it is combined and thick.
  22. 22Put a little scoop of the batter into each ramekin.
  23. 23Put a little scoop of the batter into each ramekin.
  24. 24Put a little scoop of the batter into each ramekin.
  25. 25Leave enough batter in the bowl for a second scoop later.
  26. 26Leave enough batter in the bowl for a second scoop later.
  27. 27Leave enough batter in the bowl for a second scoop later.
  28. 28Flatten the batter in each ramekin with your finger, leaving a small divot in the center.
  29. 29Flatten the batter in each ramekin with your finger, leaving a small divot in the center.
  30. 30Flatten the batter in each ramekin with your finger, leaving a small divot in the center.
  31. 31Place a scoop of dark chocolate fudge frosting into the middle of each ramekin.
  32. 32Place a scoop of dark chocolate fudge frosting into the middle of each ramekin.
  33. 33Place a scoop of dark chocolate fudge frosting into the middle of each ramekin.
  34. 34Take another scoop of cake mix batter and put it on top of the frosting, flattening it down.
  35. 35Take another scoop of cake mix batter and put it on top of the frosting, flattening it down.
  36. 36Take another scoop of cake mix batter and put it on top of the frosting, flattening it down.
  37. 37Place all the ramekins on a pan.
  38. 38Place all the ramekins on a pan.
  39. 39Place all the ramekins on a pan.
  40. 40Bake in a 450°F oven for 15 minutes.
  41. 41Bake in a 450°F oven for 15 minutes.
  42. 42Bake in a 450°F oven for 15 minutes.
  43. 43Once out of the oven, place a plate on top of a lava cake and flip it.
  44. 44Once out of the oven, place a plate on top of a lava cake and flip it.
  45. 45Once out of the oven, place a plate on top of a lava cake and flip it.
  46. 46Carefully lift the ramekin off the lava cake.
  47. 47Carefully lift the ramekin off the lava cake.
  48. 48Carefully lift the ramekin off the lava cake.
  49. 49Dust with powdered sugar using a tea strainer, if desired.
  50. 50Dust with powdered sugar using a tea strainer, if desired.
  51. 51Dust with powdered sugar using a tea strainer, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 scoop dark chocolate fudge frosting
  • 1 scoop dark chocolate fudge frosting
  • 1 scoop dark chocolate fudge frosting
  • 1 pinch powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch powdered sugar

Equipment

ramekinscooking spraybowlpanovenplatetea strainer

Tips

  • Use dark chocolate fudge cake mix that contains cocoa powder processed with alkali for the right taste and texture.
  • Add sugar to the cake mix coating for a crunchy exterior.
  • Flatten the cake mix in the ramekin, leaving a divot in the center for the frosting.
  • Use a tea strainer to dust with powdered sugar for a fancy touch.