Chocolate Lava Fudge Cake Recipe is a chocolate cake with molten fudge sauce that is homemade. Learn how to make a chocolate cake with hot fudge that is gooey, rich, and the best dessert in town
When you dig into this rich chocolate cake, the hot fudge is like a ganache that’s all around the base of the cake. It tastes best when served with some vanilla icecream
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About this Chocolate Lava Fudge Cake
A rich chocolate dessert cake recipe with a moist and fluffy texture
The base is gooey like a hot chocolate sauce below a chocolate sponge
Very rich and makes the best chocolate dessert
Easy to make with no much hassle
One bowl recipe with just a few ingredients
No melted chocolate required, only cocoa powder
How to make the best chocolate dessert at home?
This one bowl chocolate cake with hot fudge sauce is too easy
All you need is just a few ingredients, combine them all in a bowl and bake
This recipe has 3 parts to it
Firstly, making of the cake batter and pouring this batter in a baking dish
Secondly, making a mixture of sugar & cocoa powder that needs to be sprinkled over the cake
And lastly, topping all this up with hot water & coffee powder. This is it !!
Note – This cake does not require any chocolate ganache or separate chocolate sauce to be made and added. That’s why we say its a hassle free recipe
Ingredients to make Chocolate Lava Fudge Cake
For the Chocolate cake
All purpose flour
Regular flour also known as Maida in India (Hindi), is required to make this cake. No fancy flours like cake flour, self raising or any other kind is required
Cocoa powder
Cocoa powder is one of the most important ingredient in this cake as it has no other kind of chocolate added to it. Use good quality cocoa powder that is dark and sieved before using
Baking powder
Baking powder is important. It’s the reason why this cake rises. Make sure to add fresh baking powder and mix it well with the flour mixture before using
Castor Sugar
I use castor sugar but you may use regular granulated sugar too. Just make sure it’s fine and of good quality. The sugar we get in India is thick and thus I stress on using castor sugar instead of regular granulated sugar
Milk
Use full-fat room temperature milk
Butter
Salted butter is always first preference. Melted butter helps to maintain a better cake texture so melt the butter before using. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to it
Vanilla essence
Not a compulsion but it leaves a beautiful essence to this cake. And also covers the whiff of eggs if adding any. If using vanilla extract instead of essence, add a little less as its strong
Egg
Adding an egg to this recipe, makes the cake tastier and fluffier in texture. But its no compulsion. You may skip the egg completely if required
Chocolate Lava Fudge Cake
For the chocolate fudge sauce
Cocoa powder
Good quality cocoa powder is a must. Using dark cocoa powder helps in a better color and richer taste
Brown sugar or Demerara sugar
Brown sugar is sometimes thick and sometimes fine. If the brown sugar or Demerara sugar is available in its thick form then I recommend you grind it before using it. If the sugar is fine, then use it as required
Castor sugar
Castor sugar or regular granulated sugar that is ground fine can also be used. A combination of castor and brown sugar gives a good taste and balances the sweetness well
Hot water & Instant coffee powder
Hot water means boiling hot water and not warm or room temperature water. This is what makes the sauce texture right. So, boil the water and add instant coffee powder to it for flavor. You may skip the coffee if not a fan
How to make chocolate lava cakes – Process
Step 1
Combine the dry ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar and mix well
Step 2
Now, add the wet ingredients like milk, butter, vanilla essence and egg. Beat all of it well and pour the batter in a greased dish
Step 3
Combine the chocolate fudge mix together – Cocoa powder, brown sugar & Castor sugar. Sprinkle this mixture all over the cake
Step 4
Pour boiling hot water that’s mixed with coffee over the mixture and immediately bake it in the oven. Enjoy once done !!
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Ingredients
For the cake batter
- 120 grams all purpose flour 1 cup
- 100 grams castor sugar or fine granulated sugar ½ cup
- 25 grams cocoa powder ¼ cup
- 60 grams melted salted butter ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 5 ml
- 130 ml milk, room temperature ½ cup
- 1 full egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the hot fudge mixture
- 20 grams cocoa powder 3 tablespoons
- 100 grams castor sugar ½ cup
- 100 grams brown sugar ½ cup
- 290 ml boiling hot water 1 & ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
Instructions
For the cake batter
- In a bowl combine the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and ½ cup of castor sugar. Mix these dry ingredients really well
- Add milk, melted butter, vanilla essence and egg to the dry ingredients and continue whisking
- Pour this batter into a greased baking dish. I used an 8 inch glass baking dish. Spread it well all around the dish
For the fudge mixture
- In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder, remaining ½ cup castor sugar and brown sugar. Mix well and sprinkle this powder all over the cake batter
- Take the boiling hot water, add the coffee powder and stir well. Pour this over the cake batter and fudge mixture. Make sure its all over the cake and bake immediately at 160 degrees C for 35 to 40 mins or until the center of this cake feels wobbly but firm
- Serve hot immediately once out of the oven. Taste best when served with vanilla icecream
Recipe Notes
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Lisa Kerhin says
I have always wanted to make a lava cake…your recipe is inspiring me to do so. The cake looks so decadent and perfect.
Alisha Rodrigues says
It is indeed decadent and perfect.. Try it out soon
Kate says
Whoa, that’s my kinda cake!! Wouldn’t have thought of making something like that myself at home but your instructions make it sound easy – thanks so much!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Kate .. Yes !! I’ve tried to make it sound as simple and possible
Savita says
This Choco lava fudge cake looks tantalizingly delicious and immensely satisfying.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Oh !! I can’t agree more .. so true
Danielle Wolter says
I am drooling over this! It looks just amazing, def going to make it this weekend!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Let me know how it turns out .. All the best
Farah Abumaizar says
This is gorgeous! I love how deep the color is, and it seems so easy to make! I can’t wait to try this!
Alisha Rodrigues says
You must Farah .. Your going to love it
Jessica Formicola says
Oh m y goodness, this cake is soooo fudgy and delicious! The perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Jessica .. Chocolate lovers can’t get over this goeey goodness
Pam says
I have a similar recipe that we call Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, but I love the addition of coffee in yours. That is a great flavor enhancer for chocolate.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Pam .. Hot fudge pudding sounds yum and my chocolate lava fudge cake is just like a pudding too. Guess the recipes are very similar
Jessie says
This was amazing paired with a with a little vanilla ice cream.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Oh yes !! We love it with vanilla ice cream too
Katherine says
Oh wow, oooozy chocolate lava for the win!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Katherine
Beth says
This is so yummy and very delicious! My family was all over this cake. Such a great dessert and we loved adding a scoop of ice cream on the top of this! So good! Can’t wait to make it again!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Beth .. So happy your family liked it. Vanilla ice cream is best with chocolate lava fudge cake
Allyssa says
This is my Fam’s new favorite! Really taste amazing and easy to make! Will make it again for sure! Highly Recommened!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thankyou Allyssa .. so happy to hear this
Jac says
Looks amazing! Love that you suggested its possible to leave the egg out. Going to try this tomorrow for the kids supper. Thanks 🙂
Alisha Rodrigues says
Hi Jac .. Do give it a shot. I’m sure the fam would love it
Alison says
Super chocolatey and fudgy! I love a lava cake and this is even better, and simpler to make too!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Oh yes !! Its too easy to make. Make some soon
Claudia Lamascolo says
I always wanted to learn how to make this decadent dessert, we always ordered two on our cruises! A Favorite and must try!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Claudia .. Do give it a shot. You will love it !!
Cathleen says
Oh wow. I love a good lava cake and this one looks like a winner for sure! Bookmarked to make this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe!! 🙂
Alisha Rodrigues says
Hey Cathleen .. Glad to know you like this one .. Please do give it a try
maryanne says
I love lava cakes but have never attempted to make one. But your beautiful pictures have inspired me! And I love the additional of coffee powder!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Ah !! Coffee really adds a good flavor to this cake. You gotta try it out