Molten Chocolate Cake
Molten chocolate cake, also known as chocolate lava cake, is a rich, individual-sized dessert with a warm, gooey, liquid chocolate center. It is typically made with high-quality chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and a small amount of flour, and is believed to have been popularized in the United States in the 1980s.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and chocolate. A single serving can provide a significant portion of the daily recommended intake for saturated fat and sugar, with a rough calorie count ranging from 300 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Calcium | 55 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 IU |
| Folate | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cake (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes molten chocolate cake unique is the precise baking technique required to achieve a fully cooked exterior while maintaining a liquid, molten core, often achieved by slightly underbaking. Nutritionally, the dark chocolate used can provide antioxidants like flavonoids, though this is often overshadowed by the high sugar and fat content.
