Description
This Decadent Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cakes recipe offers a quick and indulgent dessert with a gooey molten chocolate center. Perfectly baked in an air fryer, these lava cakes combine rich chocolate, butter, and a hint of vanilla for an irresistible treat that is ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Batter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Optional: powdered sugar or berries for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ramekins: Spray two 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and set them aside to ensure easy removal of the cakes.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter together by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Stir in the powdered sugar until integrated. Then whisk in the large egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt thoroughly to create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the mixture until just combined without overmixing, which helps maintain a light texture.
- Fill and Cook: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, watching for set edges and soft centers.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the ramekins and let them rest for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes, then invert onto serving plates. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or accompanied by vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overcook; the centers should remain gooey for the classic lava effect.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model, so adjust accordingly.
- For a richer and more intense chocolate flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
