Chocolate Lava Cakes
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Cook Mode Keep screen awake
Level Easy
Serving 6 to 8 servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min

Indulge in the luxurious delight of Chocolate Lava Cakes from CARNATION® MILKS.

These sumptuous cakes promise a magical experience as you slice into their rich exterior, revealing a molten center of melted NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels. Each bite is a harmony of decadent chocolate, enriched with the creamy essence of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk.

Perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and anniversaries, these quick and easy treats not only captivate with their sophistication but also with their simplicity.

Enhance the experience by pairing with fresh raspberries, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a sprig of fresh mint. Whether you're surprising someone special or celebrating a holiday, these Chocolate Lava Cakes will provide a delightful indulgence you won't forget.

Ingredients
Key Ingredient
A package of dark chocolate morsels with a maroon label and a melty chocolate chip cookie.

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels 10 oz

(NET WT 10 OZ (283 g))
A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Canned Milk

(12 oz)
Directions
Cook Mode
Keep screen awake
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 10 jumbo muffin cups generously with 1 tablespoon butter.
Step 2
Melt in separate small, microwave-safe bowl, 1/3 cup morsels and evaporated milk on HIGH 20 seconds; STIR. If needed, microwave at additional 10-second intervals. Refrigerate to cool. This is the lava batter.
Step 3
Melt remaining 1 1/3 cups morsels and remaining 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 30 seconds; STIR. If needed, microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring vigorously after each interval until morsels are melted.
Step 4
Beat sugar, eggs and egg yolk in large mixer bowl for 2 minutes or until well combined and batter is thick and pale colored. Add vanilla extract. Beat in the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Add flour and salt until just combined. Batter will be thick.
Step 5
Divide chocolate batter into each of the prepared cups about 1/3 to 1/2 full. Spoon up the sides to create a divot in the middle. Spoon in level measuring teaspoon of chilled lava mixture into each divot. Then carefully cover with remaining chocolate batter, carefully spreading to edge, if possible. Cups should be 3/4 full- not filled to the top.
Step 6
Bake for 19 to 21 minutes or until centers of cake are level and no longer move. Let sit on wire rack for 5 minutes. Centers will collapse somewhat on cooling.
Step 7
To serve, run a thin knife around edge of cup to loosen. Holding a baking sheet over top of pan, carefully invert onto sheet to release. Carefully transfer to serving plates. Serve warm. If desired, serve with a small scoop of ice cream, fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.

THERES MORE TO COOK WITH OUR MILKS.

Photograph of fudgy chocolate brownies with nuts, stacked on a wooden board with baking pan behind

CARNATION® Famous Fudge
Prep: 10 min, 
Cook: 6 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Baked macaroni and cheese with golden breadcrumb topping and parsley in white casserole, spoon lifting portion

Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep: 20 min, 
Cook: 45 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Photograph of a square raisin bread pudding drizzled with caramel on a white plate

Raisin Bread Pudding
Prep: 20 min, 
Cook: 35 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Creamy Deviled Eggs

Creamy Deviled Eggs
Prep: 20 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Whipped Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Topping

Whipped Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Topping
Prep: 15 min, 
Cook: 5 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Super-Easy Chocolate Triangles

Super-Easy Chocolate Triangles
Prep: 10 min, 
Cook: 20 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars
Prep: 30 min, 
Cook: 40 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Caramel Sauce

Caramel Sauce
Prep: 10 min, 
Cook: 15 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING