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Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are a popular dessert to make for Valentine’s Day. Don’t worry, they’re much easier to make than they sound! This is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Don’t forget to serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream!

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Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

You guys, I can’t even tell you how many questions I fielded this week on whether or not I had a recipe for Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes. It seems like you’re all gearing up for Valentine’s Day and gluten free molten chocolate lava cakes are your dessert of choice.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have an answer for you as it’s not a recipe that had been in my arsenal until NOW. Since you guys are looking for it, I knew I had to deliver. So I completely rearranged my editorial calendar to make that happen for you.

So here we are, with a gluten free molten chocolate lava cake recipe in hand! We are READY for Valentine’s Day my friends! Or ready for dessert at the very least 😉

Super easy chocolate dessert recipe alert - gluten free molten chocolate lava cakes! Only a handful of ingredients needed, minimal prep, and minimal baking time. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day or when that chocolate craving strikes! Serves 2 but the recipe can be doubled. Gluten Free dessert recipe from @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | easy gluten free recipes | chocolate recipes | how to make chocolate lava cakes | small batch desserts | #glutenfree #chocolate #cake #dessert

One important step here is really greasing and dusting your ramekins really well so your cakes don’t stick. I like to dust my chocolate cake pans with cocoa powder instead of flour. It keeps that chocolate theme going strong and you don’t get bits of white pasty flour stuck to your gorgeously dark chocolate cakes.

You can see how I do it with my Gluten Free Mini Chocolate Layer Cakes too, which are also baked in 4-inch ramekins just like these Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes.

These luscious lava cakes are best served hot with vanilla ice cream or with whipped cream but they’d be equally sensational with some white chocolate ganache whipped cream on top too.

If you want to change up the flavor a bit, serve with some Andes Mint Chip Ice Cream for that chocolate mint combo we all love. You could also serve it with a batch of homemade cherry vanilla ice cream because that chocolate cherry combo is also spectacular. Honestly, you really couldn’t go wrong with anything here because this molten chocolate lava cake recipe are just so good. Enjoy!

Super easy chocolate dessert recipe alert - gluten free molten chocolate lava cakes! Only a handful of ingredients needed, minimal prep, and minimal baking time. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day or when that chocolate craving strikes! Serves 2 but the recipe can be doubled. Gluten Free dessert recipe from @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | easy gluten free recipes | chocolate recipes | how to make chocolate lava cakes | small batch desserts | #glutenfree #chocolate #cake #dessert
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Super easy chocolate dessert recipe alert - gluten free molten chocolate lava cakes! Only a handful of ingredients needed, minimal prep, and minimal baking time. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day or when that chocolate craving strikes! Serves 2 but the recipe can be doubled. Gluten Free dessert recipe from @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | easy gluten free recipes | chocolate recipes | how to make chocolate lava cakes | small batch desserts | #glutenfree #chocolate #cake #dessert
Super easy chocolate dessert recipe alert - gluten free molten chocolate lava cakes! Only a handful of ingredients needed, minimal prep, and minimal baking time. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day or when that chocolate craving strikes! Serves 2 but the recipe can be doubled. Gluten Free dessert recipe from @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | easy gluten free recipes | chocolate recipes | how to make chocolate lava cakes | small batch desserts | #glutenfree #chocolate #cake #dessert

Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

4.61 from 181 ratings
Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are a popular dessert to make for Valentine’s Day. Don’t worry, they’re much easier to make than they sound! This is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Don’t forget to serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Additional Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients

  • 3 oz. dark chocolate chopped (I used 70%)
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • pinch of fine sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 2 4-inch ramekins (that hold about 6-8 oz) with non-stick spray and lightly dust/coat with cocoa powder. Line the bottoms with parchment rounds if desired.
  • Add the chocolate and butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir well then heat at 50% power for 30 seconds then stir. Continue to heat at 50% power for 20 second intervals, stirring well each time, until the chocolate is melted. Set aside.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, granulated sugar, and salt to a medium bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat on high speed until light in color and slightly thickened and pale.
  • While the mixer is running on medium, pour in 1/2 of the melted chocolate and mix to combine. Turn off the mixer and add the remaining chocolate. Beat until smooth.
  • Add the gluten free flour and use a spatula to fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter equally among the two prepared ramekins. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes. When done, the edges will be set and the middle will be soft and jiggly.
  • When done, cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Then invert onto a plate and let sit for 10-15 seconds before removing the ramekin.
  • Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Notes

  1. The flour mix I used in this recipe contains xanthan gum. Another 1:1 flour blend will also work, just be sure it contains xanthan gum.
  2. If your oven runs hot, your lava cakes may be done in as little as 10 minutes. Mine take 12 minutes exactly. The longer you leave your cakes in, the less "lava" there will be in the center.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

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  1. Melissa Cooke says:

    These look fantastic! I can’t wait to try these. But does anyone know if they reheat well? Bc I’m thinking of doubling the recipe and saving a couple for later!

  2. Tori says:

    Hi! I made these once before for a gf friend and they came out wonderful! I don’t have any gf flour at the moment though, and I’m wondering if regular flour would work the same for a non gluten free version? Thank you!

  3. Paige says:

    5 stars
    This is our new favorite decadent dessert recipe! My family and I have been gluten-free for over a decade and this is the best gluten-free molten cake we’ve ever made. The dark chocolate prevents the cake from being too sweet. We topped our molten cakes with flake salt for an added layer of flavor.

  4. Edith says:

    I am going to have lunch now.

  5. Edith says:

    Also, do you know why they are called lava cakes?

  6. Edith says:

    Thank you!
    Because I am going to surprise my Mum at a garden tea party.

  7. Edith says:

    Sorry the comment came out three times

  8. Laney Borchers says:

    5 stars
    I made this recipe and tasted exactly no different than non-gluten free lava cakes!

  9. Chrissy says:

    5 stars
    These were so easy to make and they are so delicious, my son and I ate them up in a matter of minutes! Make sure to put parchment paper on the bottom like the recipe suggests… I didn’t and learned my lesson.

  10. Joie says:

    I am wondering if anyone has tried this with coconut oil instead of butter or even vegan butter? Dying to try this but am dairy free as well :/

  11. Ashley Rowat says:

    this is so easy to make! my 12 year old made it by her self without our help and it tasted like a chef made it! that was my favorite dessert!

  12. Brenda says:

    Can I substitute with almond flour?
    Looks delicious!

  13. proBAKE says:

    This is going to be a great treat for a few guests that are GF. Always on the look out for new recipes to try in the test kitchen .. Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  14. Betty says:

    Do you think the cake could be made a few hours ahead and put into a cooler until baking? The butter wouldn’t set up hard again and I think the cooler would keep the eggs safe. Having a party, and would love to make this!
    Thanks!!

  15. What! That looks too good to be gluten-free haha. I’m drooling just looking at the picture. This is like seriously one of my favorite desserts. I usually take it with brownie but a lava cake is 10 times better!

  16. These molten chocolate lava cakes look amazing! easy to make recipe using minimal ingredients….impressive stuff!

  17. Megan says:

    You can NEVER go wrong with this dessert. It’s just absolutely classic.

  18. This is a recipe I never thought I could make gluten-free! Thanks so much for sharing and great work as always!

  19. Madison Haycock says:

    This is what I need in my life right now! These look so delicious and are so much easier to make than I thought!

  20. Leslie says:

    This should be mandatory for Valentines Day! I love that rich, molten center.

  21. Kaila (The Wanderlust Celiac) says:

    This looks simply divine! I think my boyfriend will like this dish too. I don’t have enough time to make it for Valentine’s Day, but definitely saving it for another special occasion.

  22. Amanda says:

    My mouth is watering! I want this for supper!

  23. I haven’t had any luck with molten cakes yet…maybe since they have to be egg-less! Can’t wait til that day and until then, I’ll just keep coming here to drool over yours!

  24. Can you believe I’ve never even had a molten lava cake? Since my husband is gluten-free, this recipe looks like a good one to start with!

  25. Kristina says:

    I love ANYTHING melty chocolate! this looks SO good…