Description
Spooky yet heavenly, these Skull Lava Cakes are perfect for Halloween parties with a rich, gooey chocolate center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Skull-shaped silicone molds (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease the skull-shaped silicone molds with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared molds, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute, then invert onto plates.
- Serve warm and enjoy the gooey center!
Notes
Pair with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh fruit for an enhanced dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: lava cake, chocolate dessert, Halloween treat