Description
This Air Fryer Lava Cake recipe offers a quick and easy way to indulge in a rich, molten chocolate dessert. Featuring a perfectly gooey center and a tender cake exterior, it’s an impressive yet simple treat that can be prepared in just 20 minutes using an air fryer. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Batter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Others
- cooking spray
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ramekins: Grease four 6-ounce ramekins generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking, and set them aside.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped chocolate and cubed butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Sugar: Whisk the powdered sugar into the chocolate-butter mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the whole eggs and egg yolks to the mixture, whisking continuously until the batter becomes glossy and uniform.
- Flavor and Season: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor depth.
- Fold in Flour: Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fill Ramekins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them almost to the top.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Lava Cakes: Place the ramekins into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each for air circulation. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft and molten.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the ramekins and let them sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes, then invert each onto serving plates. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking to keep the center molten and gooey.
- Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until ready to air fry.
- Adjust cooking times based on your specific air fryer model and the size of your ramekins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
