Chocolate Lava Brownies Recipe
Rich, fudgy chocolate lava brownies recipe with gooey molten centers. Perfect homemade dessert for parties, date nights, or cozy weekends.
Print Pin Servings: 8 brownies
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin Standard 12-cup tin; use silicone cups for easier removal
- 1 Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl For safely melting chocolate and butter
- 1 Whisk Ensures smooth batter with no lumps
- 1 Rubber spatula For gently folding dry ingredients without overmixing
- 1 Measuring cups & spoons To heat cream for the molten chocolate center
- 1 set Small saucepan Accuracy is key for brownie texture
- 1 Kitchen timer Prevents overbaking; essential for gooey center
Ingredients
Essential Brownie Base
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cocoa, melted with butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted with chocolate
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Molten Center
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat chocolate & butter until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, then eggs and vanilla.
- Gently combine flour, cocoa, and salt.
- Warm cream, stir in chocolate & butter for filling.
- Fill muffin cups halfway, add filling, cover with batter.
- 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until edges set but center jiggles.
- Cool 2 minutes, release, and enjoy molten gooey center.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 80g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg