Making a chocolate lava cake using a cake mix is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious dessert. Here's a simple recipe for a cake mix chocolate lava cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
2. Prepare the cake mix batter following the instructions on the box. This typically involves mixing the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water.
3. Grease individual ramekins or small oven-safe dishes with butter or cooking spray. This recipe makes about 4 servings, so you'll need 4 ramekins.
4. Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about halfway.
5. Place 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips or chunks in the center of each filled ramekin. This will be the "lava" center of your cakes.
6. Pour the melted butter evenly over the tops of the batter in each ramekin. The melted butter will help create the gooey lava texture.
7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Keep in mind that the lava cakes may need a few minutes less to bake than the recommended time, as you want the center to remain molten.
8. Once the cakes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
9. Optional: Dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
10. Serve the chocolate lava cakes warm. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top for extra indulgence.
Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make cake mix chocolate lava cakes!
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE WITHOUT RAMEKINS
Certainly! If you don't have ramekins, you can still make chocolate lava cakes using alternative baking dishes. Here's a version of the recipe that doesn't require ramekins:
Ingredients:
1 box of chocolate cake mix
Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
Prepare Cake Mix Batter:
Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the cake batter. Mix the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water.
Grease Baking Dish:
Grease a baking dish or a muffin tin thoroughly. If you're using a single baking dish, make sure it's large enough to hold the entire cake batter.
Fill the Baking Dish:
Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased baking dish, filling it about halfway.
Add Chocolate Chips:
Sprinkle the chocolate chips or chunks evenly over the surface of the batter.
Create the Lava Center:
Pour the melted butter evenly over the chocolate chips. The butter will create the gooey lava center as the cake bakes.
Bake:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Keep an eye on the cakes as they may require slightly less time than indicated.
Check for Doneness:
Test the cakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake portion (not the molten center). The toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
Cool:
Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust with Powdered Sugar:
Dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Serve:
Serve the chocolate lava cake warm. Optionally, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Enjoy your chocolate lava cake without ramekins!