Decadent Nutella Lava Cakes Recipe Easy Homemade Heart-Shaped Treats
These decadent Nutella lava cakes feature a rich, molten chocolate center and a tender cake exterior, perfect for a quick and indulgent dessert. Made in heart-shaped ramekins, they add a festive touch ideal for special occasions or cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup Nutella (150g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57g), plus extra for greasing ramekins
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g) (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: fresh raspberries or strawberries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter your heart-shaped ramekins generously, then lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
- Melt the butter and Nutella together gently in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar vigorously for about 2 minutes until thick and pale.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the Nutella-butter mixture, then gently fold this into the egg mixture, combining carefully to avoid deflating the eggs.
- Sift the flour and salt over the batter and fold in gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling about three-quarters full.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft and jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute.
- Run a thin knife around the edges, then invert onto dessert plates. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Butter and flour ramekins well to prevent sticking. Cool the Nutella-butter mixture before combining with eggs to avoid scrambling. Watch baking time closely to keep the molten center gooey. Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours; add 1-2 minutes to baking time if baking from chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake (1 ramek
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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