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Lemon Lava Cake Recipe

Lemon Lava Cake Recipe that is homemade and bursting with fresh lemon flavor in each bite. If you are a fan of lava cake but want a white chocolate lava cake that is bursting with citrus flavor, this recipe is it.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 639kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

Ingredients For Lemon Lava Cake

  • 1 cup white chocolate baking chips 5.5 ounces
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed 8 tablespoons, 113 grams
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon
  • cup lemon curd
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Spray 6 – 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick spray. Set them on a baking sheet.
  • Next, you will grab a microwave safe bowl and add your white chocolate chips, and cubed butter.
  • Then you will heat for 20 second intervals, stirring between each heat cycle.
  • Once the chocoate is fully melted and smooth, add in the flour, sugar, lemon curd, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Then you will add in the eggs and the egg yolks, and stir till combined.
  • Now you will fill your ramekins 2/3rds of the way full.
  • Bake your lemon lava cakes for 20-25 minutes or until the tops of the lemon cakes are lightly browned and when you touch it springs back.
  • Place the lava cakes on a cooling rack when done and let it cool for 5 mintues. Then take a knife and cut around the edge of the ramekins to make sure it won't stick.
  • Place your plate on top of the ramekin and flip it over. Gently lift up the ramekin dish and the cake should come right out. Dust with powdered sugar.
  • Then serve up these easy lemon lava cakes. Feel free to add on extra lemon curd.

Notes

Instant Pot Lemon Lava Cake Directions: Mix up the same way, and add 1 cup of water into Instant Pot. Stack your ramekins on a trivet. Pressure cook for 9 minutes on manual high pressure. Do a quick release of pressure. Then carefully remove, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Use quality white chocolate, as it will be a stand out flavor.
Make sure to not overbake the lava cakes, or it will cook the center and you will not have lava.
Top with extra lemon curd for added flavor.
Store the leftover cakes in the fridge.
To reheat a lava cake simply place in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or microwave. If you overcook the center will bake.
Top with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or a simple powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 362mg | Sodium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g