These Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cakes are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers, featuring a rich molten lava cake with a luscious hazelnut filling. Perfect for a romantic date night or any special occasion, this indulgent baking recipe is sure to impress.

With a gooey center that flows out when you cut into them, these cakes are the ultimate chocolate dessert. They are surprisingly easy to make and can be prepared in advance for a stress-free dessert experience.

Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cakes

This recipe yields 4 individual lava cakes, each with a warm, molten center filled with a delicious hazelnut chocolate mixture. The preparation time is about 15 minutes, and the baking time is just 10-12 minutes, making it a quick yet impressive dessert option.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
• Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Mix Ingredients: Whisk in the powdered sugar until combined. Then add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
4. Fill Ramekins: Pour half of the batter into each ramekin. Add a spoonful of hazelnut spread in the center of each, then cover with the remaining batter.
5. Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
6. Serve: Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 cakes
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 22g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 36g