Easy Cake
This Easy Cake recipe yields warm, gooey lava cakes that are a delightful treat. With a rich chocolate center and a light, fluffy exterior, these cakes are perfect for any occasion. Serve them dusted with powdered sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 34 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk (room temperature)
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cake flour
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Vanilla ice cream (optional garnish)
- Chocolate syrup (optional drizzle garnish)
Instructions
- Add dark chocolate chips to a small heat-safe bowl. Heat ¼ cup of milk for 30 seconds, pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Sift together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk in cake flour and kosher salt.
- Add remaining ¾ cup of milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients. Fold until well combined.
- Scoop cooled chocolate mixture into small balls using a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon.
- Lightly coat an appe pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium-low heat.
- Fill each cake cup ⅔ full with batter, place ⅔ teaspoon of chocolate in the center, and cover with batter.
- Cover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes. Turn cakes over and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from pan and repeat.
- Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg