If you’re looking for a show-stopping, rich, and gooey chocolate dessert, these Individual Chocolate Volcanoes are just what you need! Also known as molten lava cakes, these indulgent treats have a crisp outer layer with a warm, molten chocolate center that oozes out like lava when you cut into them. The best part? This version is completely gluten-free, so you can enjoy every bite without compromise.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or any time you need a little chocolate therapy, these Individual Chocolate Volcanoes will impress everyone at the table. And trust us—no one will even know they’re gluten-free!
What Makes These Cakes So Special?
Traditional chocolate lava cakes get their signature texture from a balance of butter, eggs, and high-quality chocolate. Instead of using wheat flour, this gluten-free version relies on almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, which keeps the texture light yet fudgy while allowing the rich chocolate flavor to shine.
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Individual Chocolate Volcanoes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 5 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 10 Tbl. (1 1/4 sticks) Unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free flour (we use Pamela’s Artisan flour)
- Baking sheet
- 6 ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450º.
- Butter each ramekin.
- In a small saucepan melt butter and chocolate on low heat. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla
- Whisk eggs and yolks to blend, add sugar, slightly cooled chocolate mixture and flour. Pour into buttered ramekins.
- AT THIS POINT you can; Cover and chill or bake. If baking later, place ramekins covered in refrigerator. Keeps well over night or until 3 days. If chilled, remove from refrigerator 20 minutes prior to baking. Remove cover before baking.
- Place UN-chilled ramekins on a baking sheet and bake at 450º for EXACTLY 11 minutes. Edges are firm but the inside is molten & runny. If batter was made ahead and then refrigerated, bake for 14 minutes. If baked longer you wont have the molten goodness.
Notes
Serve in individual ramekin. Be careful, they are hot! Top with ice cream, whip cream, coconut cream. Our favorite ice cream flavors: Salted Caramel, Vanilla bean, or Dulce De Leche. OH YUM!
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- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
Serving Suggestions
These Chocolate Volcanoes are pure indulgence on their own, but you can take them to the next level with:
✔ A scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream
✔ A dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder
✔ Fresh raspberries or strawberries for a tart contrast
✔ A drizzle of caramel or raspberry sauce
Tips for the Perfect Molten Center
✔ Use high-quality chocolate – The flavor of the chocolate is the star!
✔ Don’t overbake – The magic happens when the center stays slightly undercooked.
✔ Grease the ramekins well – This ensures the cakes slide out beautifully.
✔ Make ahead – You can prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
A Dessert Worth Melting For
These Gluten-Free Individual Chocolate Volcanoes are the ultimate indulgence, proving that gluten-free baking doesn’t mean sacrificing decadence. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just because chocolate is always the answer, this recipe is bound to become a new favorite.
More Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts to Try:
🍫 Flourless Chocolate Cake
🍫 Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies
🍫 Chocolate Chia Pudding
Will you be making these Chocolate Volcanoes for a special occasion or just to treat yourself? Let us know in the comments below! ❤️🍫
LEARN HOW TO MAKE THESE CHOCOLATE VOLCANOES IN OUR LATEST VIDEO:
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