Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chocolate Lava Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with a molten center that flows when you take a bite. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is sure to impress chocolate lovers.

The recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques, making it accessible for both novice and experienced bakers. Serve these decadent cupcakes warm for the best lava effect.

Decadent Chocolate Lava Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a rich chocolate batter filled with a gooey chocolate center that creates a delightful lava effect when baked. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 6 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter and cocoa powder for greasing the cupcake pan
Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a muffin tin with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Mix Ingredients: Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Finally, fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
Cool and Serve: Let the cupcakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert them onto plates. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.