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Chili’s Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Looking for an easy and impressive dessert to make for a special occasion? Look no further than Chili’s Molten Lava Cake! This dessert is popular for a reason – it’s delicious. And, best of all, you can make it at home with just a few simple ingredients. In this blog post, we will give you the recipe for Chili’s Molten Lava Cake so you can make it yourself.

Did you know you can make Chili’s Molten Lava Cake (aka Chili’s Volcano Cake) at home?! It’s easier than you would think and perfect for a special date night at home.

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Ingredients

16 ounces ready-to-spread chocolate frosting
1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 ounces chocolate instant pudding mix
1 1/4 cup water

Additional

Caramel Saucefor drizzling
Magic Shellfor topping
vanilla ice cream for topping

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Directions

Prepare ahead of time:

Use a cookie scoop to portion out 4 heaping tablespoons of the chocolate frosting on to a lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours until frosting is very firm.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. GREASE AND FLOUR four mini bundt pans.

Mix together the cake mix, vegetable oil, pudding mix, and water until batter forms.
Divide the batter evenly among the four mini bundt pans.
Gently press a portion of the frozen frosting into the center of each bundt pan, pressing it into the batter. Use a spatula to gently spread some of the batter over the frosting, sealing it inside.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and serving warm with the caramel sauce, ice cream, and magic shell.

I linked to a few great options for dessert molds in the recipe card below. Anything silicone or with a removable bottom is a great option for this dessert.

Molten Lava Cake Tips

To ensure that the cake comes out clean after baking, make sure to grease and flour your bundt pan well.
If you don’t have volcano sauce, you can use any chocolate sauce instead.
The caramel, ice cream, and chocolate shell are optional but they really add a delicious finishing touch to this dessert

Molten Lava Cake FAQ

I don’t have a mini bundt pan, can I make this cake in another type of pan?

Yes, you can make this cake in any type of oven-safe baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.

Can I omit the volcano sauce?

Yes, you can omit the volcano sauce or substitute it with another type of chocolate sauce.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this cake up to 24 hours in advance. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve it.

So, there you have it! My recipe for Chili’s Molten Lava Cake. It’s easier than you would think and perfect for a special date night at home. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Chili’s Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Yield: 4 cakes

Ingredients

16 ounces ready-to-spread chocolate frosting
1 box Devil's Food cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 ounces chocolate instant pudding mix
1 1/4 cup water

Additional:

Caramel Sauce for drizzling
Magic Shell for topping
vanilla ice cream for topping

Instructions

Prepare 1-2+ hours ahead of time:

Use a cookie scoop to portion out 4 heaping tablespoons of the chocolate frosting on to a lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours until frosting is very firm.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. GREASE AND FLOUR four mini bundt pans.*

Mix together the cake mix, vegetable oil, pudding mix, and water until batter forms.
Divide the batter evenly among the four mini bundt pans.
Gently press a portion of the frozen frosting into the center of each bundt pan, pressing it into the batter. Use a spatula to gently spread some of the batter over the frosting, sealing it inside.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and serving warm with the caramel sauce, ice cream, and magic shell.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 1344Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1343mgCarbohydrates: 220gFiber: 4gSugar: 146gProtein: 12g