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    Published: Jun 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 9, 2024 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Vegan Chocolate Lava Cake

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    Baked treats don't get much better than a classic vegan chocolate lava cake and these delectable and gooey, mini lava cakes really do hit that chocolatey sweet spot. They make a perfect supper to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    Vegan puddings are always better when the filling oozes out from the center. Once you spoon them open, the chocolate inside elegantly flows onto your plate. These easy desserts take less than 30 minutes to make so give them a try!

    Vegan chocolate lava cake on a white plate. Chocolate is oozing out from the front. this recipe

    The great thing about the filling is that you can literally add as much chocolate as you wish. Some people would say the more chocolate in the middle, the better. I only added a few squares but there honestly isn't a wrong answer. Be as adventurous or cautious as you see fit.

    Some other simple vegan chocolate recipes that you'll enjoy include my vegan chocolate mug cake, vegan chocolate mud cake and vegan single serve double chocolate chip cookie.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love These Lava Cakes
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How To Make Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipes
    • Vegan Chocolate Lava Cake

    Why You Will Love These Lava Cakes

    • Plenty of Chocolate - If you love all things chocolate, you'll love these cakes (especially the filling). The filling is the part that contributes to the majority of the melty utopia. The cocoa isn't as overtly 'chocolatey' as the melted vegan chocolate in the middle but combined with the sweetness of the maple syrup, it is also really tasty!
    • Delicious Texture - Gooey is the first word that comes to mind when I'm describing these vegan chocolate lava cakes. They're so delicate and can be spooned so easily. When you're craving a melt-in-your-mouth snack, look no further.
    • Easy to Make - Another amazing thing about these vegan lava cakes is that they are ready in a pretty short amount of time, just like my vegan lemon poppy seed mug cake, vegan raspberry coconut slices and vegan melted snowman cookies. All you need to do is mix all of your ingredients to form a batter, pour them into ramekins and bake the lava cakes in the oven. Enjoy!
    • Allergy Friendly & Plant Based - This vegan chocolate lava cake recipe is wholly vegan and dairy free.

    Ingredient Notes

    • All purpose flour - This is the best kind of flour that you can use for this recipe. Regular plain, white flour gives my chocolate lava cakes a perfect light and fluffy texture just like my vegan banana mug cake.
    • Hazelnuts (chopped) - Chocolate and hazelnuts are a match made in heaven. You simply can't beat the combination of the two and this recipe is no different. They're so complimentary and tasty together.
    • Maple syrup - This is the main sweetener that I opted to use for the cake. I decided to use this as it has a strong distinct flavor and it is a healthier option, overall that the likes of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
    • Small banana - I add a banana to the batter as a vegan 'egg replacer'. Bananas are one of the best options for this and help to create a fantastic cake consistency. This method also worked well in my vegan pistachio blueberry muffins recipe.
    • Vegan milk chocolate bar - Add chocolate pieces to the center of the lava cakes so that they can become melty inside the oven.

    See recipe card for full information on individual ingredients and quantities.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • If you're required to, you can easily make this lava cake gluten free. All you need to do is swap out one of the main ingredients. Instead of using regular all-purpose flour, use a 1:1 gluten free all-purpose flour baking blend which you can find in most large grocery stores.
    • Some people prefer vegan white and dark chocolate to vegan milk chocolate. If this applies to your own preferences, you can totally use a different kind of dairy free chocolate. As long as the chocolate that you choose is of a good quality and can melt nicely, everything is great! Vegan white chocolate is a favorite of mine. See my vegan white chocolate macadamia nut cookies for a yummy snack which incorporates it.

    How To Make Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes

    For the full method, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Three vegan chocolate lava cakes cooling inside in multi-coloured ramekins.

    1: Combine all of your dry ingredients.

    2: Mix in the wet ingredients.

    3: Pour the chocolate batter mixture into ramekins.

    4: Place squares of chocolate into the center of the unbaked chocolate mixture inside the ramekins.

    5: Bake the vegan chocolate lava cakes in the oven.

    6: Let it cool and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    Serve warm - If you want to enjoy these cakes maximally, I suggest that you eat these lava cakes while they are still warm. When they cool down they are still super tasty, but nothing beats a warm vegan pudding. The warmness of the cake really compliments both the coolness of vegan single cream and also warm custard. Either option is delicious!

    Make a larger lava cake - This recipe typically makes four smaller cakes inside ramekins, but you can alternatively make one larger cake. All you need to do is add more chocolate squares/pieces into the center so that it isn't too dry. You can add as many chocolate squares to the middle as you wish but make sure it's at least 4x the recommended recipe card amount. The baking time will also likely be longer, although I haven't tested it.

    Vegan chocolate lava cake on a white plate. Chocolate drizzling out. A light blue ramekin sits behind.

    Recipe FAQs

    Why is my vegan chocolate lava cake not runny?

    Depending on the size of your ramekin, you may need to add more vegan chocolate squares to the center of the lava cake. Small ramekins usually only need 2-3. A larger ramekin may need 4x that amount depending on how gooey you want your center to be.

    How long does it take to make a vegan lava cake?

    Recipe times can vary. This one only needs 15-20 minutes in the oven which isn't too long to wait!

    What can I serve my vegan chocolate fudge lava cake with?

    I recommend serving your lava cakes warm with cold vegan cream or vegan custard!

    How can I store vegan chocolate lava cakes?

    I recommend eating lava cakes on the day for ultimate satisfaction. Otherwise place it on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and store inside the fridge. Consume within 24-48 hours.

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    If you tried this Vegan Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    Vegan Chocolate Lava Cake

    You can't beat a vegan chocolate lava cake and these oozy ones really do hit that sweet spot. Serve warm and enjoy.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Chocolate Lava Cake
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Lava Cakes
    Calories: 500kcal
    Author: DJ

    Ingredients

    Dry: 

    • 100 g all purpose flour
    • 40 g chopped hazelnuts
    • 20 g cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 0.5 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

    Wet:

    • 170 ml plant milk
    • 70 ml maple syrup
    • 1 small banana mashed
    • 0.5 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Filling: 

    • 8-12 squares of vegan milk chocolate divided between the 4 ramekins. use 8-12 squares of chocolate if you're making one big lava cake
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    Instructions

    Preparation:

    • Preheat your oven to 180 Celsius (350F).
    • Grease 4 small, oven-proof ramekins.

    Making the cake mixture:

    • Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and then mix in the wet ingredients until they're fully incorporated.
    • Equally, pour your chocolatey mixture into the 4 ramekins and place either 2 or 3 vegan chocolate squares into the middle of each one. Make sure that they're completely covered by the mixture.

    Baking the cakes:

    • Bake the lava cakes in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Once they're ready, allow them to cool for a further 8 minutes or so. 
    • Remove the lava cakes from the ramekins and enjoy.

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    Notes

    • If you don't want chopped hazelnuts in your lava cake, you could try using ground hazelnuts instead. Maybe you'd like to try a different type of nut altogether!
    • If you want to enjoy these cakes maximally, I suggest that you eat these lava cakes while they are still warm. When they cool down they are still super tasty, but nothing beats a warm vegan pudding. The warmness of the cake really compliments both the coolness of vegan single cream and also warm custard. Either option is delicious!
    • This recipe typically makes four smaller cakes inside ramekins, but you can alternatively make one larger cake. All you need to do is add more chocolate squares/pieces into the center so that it isn't too dry. You can add as many chocolate squares to the middle as you wish but make sure it's at least 4x the recommended recipe card amount. The baking time will also likely be longer, although I haven't tested it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Claire says

      January 07, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm this looks absolutely delicious.

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