Description
Indulge in rich, gooey Air Fryer Lava Cakes with a molten chocolate center, baked to perfection in just minutes. This quick and easy dessert recipe delivers decadent flavor and a luscious texture, perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 3 oz unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar (60% cocoa)
- 2 eggs
- 3.5 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Add butter and chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using an electric beater, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until completely dissolved and mixture is light.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly stir the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the beaten eggs. Add baking powder, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix gently until just combined into a smooth batter.
- Preheat Air Fryer and Prepare Ramekins: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Grease four 4-ounce ramekins thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Fill and Cook: Pour batter into the prepared ramekins, filling approximately 3/4 full. Place ramekins into the air fryer basket and bake for 7 minutes for a gooey, molten center or up to 9 minutes if you prefer a thicker center.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove hot ramekins from the air fryer using oven mitts or a towel. Let the cakes cool for 2 minutes. Run a knife gently around the edges to loosen. Invert each cake onto a plate and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, raspberries, and chocolate shavings or whipped cream and berries.
Notes
- Cooking time can be adjusted depending on your preferred lava consistency.
- Make sure to grease ramekins very well to ensure easy removal of cakes.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes light and airy.
- Serve immediately for the best molten lava effect.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
