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Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake
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4.47 from 69 votes

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake

Fresh raspberry filling is swirled into this warm chocolate lava a cake for a dessert that's decadent, delicious, and oh so easy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder divided
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, toss together raspberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar and cornstarch. Set aside
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Whisk in milk, butter, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth (batter will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan. Dollop with spoonfuls of raspberries. Sprinkle reserved sugar and cocoa mixture over top.
  • Carefully pour the boiling water evenly over the cake. Do not stir.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top of the cake is cracked and the edges are firm, but the center is still gooey.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 259mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g