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Air Fryer Lava Cake

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Warm individual chocolate cakes with a molten, flowing center made in the air fryer in under 25 minutes. Restaurant-quality results with only 10 minutes of prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Butter and cocoa powder for preparing ramekins
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Brush the inside of four 6-ounce ramekins generously with softened butter, then dust with cocoa powder and tap out any excess.
  2. Combine chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Let cool for 2 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole eggs, egg yolks, and powdered sugar until slightly pale and combined, about 1 minute. Stir in the chocolate-butter mixture.
  4. Add flour, salt, and vanilla to the batter. Fold together until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Refrigerate up to 24 hours if making ahead; let sit at room temperature 10 minutes before air frying.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Place ramekins in the basket and air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, until edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
  7. Remove and let stand 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the inside edge of each ramekin, place a small plate on top, and invert confidently. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Timing calibration: Air fryers vary — pull one cake at 9 minutes on your first batch. If fully set throughout, reduce time by 1 minute next time. If extremely liquid in the center, add 1 minute.

Make-ahead: Filled ramekins can be refrigerated covered for up to 24 hours. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes before air frying.

Ramekin size matters: This recipe is calibrated for 6-ounce ramekins. Larger ramekins need more time; smaller ones need less.

Flavor variations: Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder for espresso lava cake; drop 3–4 raspberries into each ramekin for a raspberry center; or place a frozen caramel disc in the center for a salted caramel core.

Find it online: https://airfrycentral.com/air-fryer-lava-cake-restaurant-dessert-at-home/