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An air fryer chocolate lava cake sits on a white plate, dusted with powdered sugar. The cake is cut open, revealing a gooey, molten center. A silver fork rests beside the decadent dessert.

Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cakes

Elien Lewis
These air fryer chocolate lava cakes are decadently gooey inside, with that classic molten chocolate centre. It’s so easy to make them in the air fryer and it makes the perfect dessert for 4.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, New Zealand
Servings 4
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 140 g semi-sweet chocolate
  • 100 g butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 32 g all-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder + butter for greasing ramekins

Instructions
 

  • Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with a little butter, then add about 1/4 teaspoon of cocoa powder into each one. Turn the ramekins to coat the sides evenly, then tap out any extra cocoa. Cocoa powder + butter for greasing ramekins
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until smooth and glossy. You can also do this in a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. 140 g semi-sweet chocolate, 100 g butter
  • Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until well combined. Stir in the flour until the batter is smooth and even. 2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, 60 g powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla paste, Pinch salt, 32 g all-purpose flour
  • Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins and cover each one tightly with foil, folding the edges underneath so it stays secure in the air fryer.
  • Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (180°C) for about 8 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look puffed but the centres are still soft. This timing might change depending on your air fryer. Let the cakes rest for 2 minute once they’re done.
  • Run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the cakes. Place a plate upside down over each ramekin and carefully flip it over using oven mitts. Give it a gentle tap if needed to release the cake.
  • Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and your favourite toppings.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 267IUCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chocolate, lava cake
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