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    Published: Oct 22, 2022 by Gus · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Vegan Lava Cake Recipe

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    It's no secret that vegan lava cake is one of the most popular desserts around. But what's not so well known is that it's also one of the easiest to make vegan-friendly! This recipe requires just 8 simple ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to prepare. So if you're looking for a delicious, decadent dessert that everyone can enjoy, look no further than this chocolate molten lava cakes. Enjoy!

    vegan lava cake plated with caster sugar and blackberries.
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    We love making this recipe because it always gets to impress our guests. We all love interacting with foods, and when you can simply pierce your cake and see how the molten center melts over your plate, it feels glorious... and it is sooo yummy!

    This vegan lava cakes pair well with vanilla vegan ice cream or mixed berries nicecream and make a fabulous dairy-free and vegan dessert for any given dinner party, Valentine's dinner, or Holidays. It can be made in advance and frozen.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍶 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥢 How to serve
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 💡 Top tip
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🍫 More vegan chocolate desserts
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    vegan lava cake ingredients
    • Dark chocolate (or vegan chocolate chips)
    • coconut cream
    • cocoa powder
    • chickpea flour or gluten-free flour mix
    • cornstarch
    • white sugar
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • baking powder

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🔪 Instructions

    Follow these step-by-step instructions to make these unforgettable vegan chocolate lava cakes.

    chopped vegan chocolate in a bowl.

    Cut the chocolate into pieces.

    add the coconut cream.

    Add the coconut cream.

    melted chocolate after double boiling in a bowl.

    Completely melt the chocolate mixture in a double boiler (bain Marie or microwave). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

    place the cocoa powder, chickpea flour with the cornstarch, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.

    To make the chocolate cake, measure the dried ingredients.

    mix it until it is uniform.

    Mix completely.

    bowl with mixed dried ingredients with olive oil and water.

    Make a whole and add the olive oil and half the water.

    Stir until combined and then add the rest of the water.

    Stir until combined, and then add the rest of the water.

    spatula dripping chocolate mixture.

    Form a homogeneous chocolate ganache without lumps.

    Spoon half the batter into the oiled ramekins.

    Spoon half the cake batter into the oiled ramekins.

    add the chilled chocolate.

    Add a teaspoon of the reserved and chilled chocolate mixture.

    pour the rest of batter in the ramekins.

    Then cover it with the remaining batter.

    three vegan lava cakes ramekins filled with batter.

    Take the filled ramekins into a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven.

    Garnish - use canned or fresh berries. Also, use powdered sugar and pass it through a sieve to dust the molten chocolate lava cakes.

    form piercing the choco lava.

    Pierce the vegan molten lava cakes to discover their gooey center!

    🍶 Substitutions

    Non vegan lava cakes use butter and eggs, which we substitute with olive oil and coconut-based products. Here we offer other vegan substitutions.

    • Extra-virgin olive oil - You can use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of olive oil.
    • Vegan dark Chocolate - you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead.
    • Chickpea flour - you can make this gluten free lava cake recipe using almond flour or our gluten-free flour mix. Oat flour is also a great option.
    • Coconut cream - you can use coconut whipped cream instead or full fat coconut milk.
    • White sugar - you can use coconut sugar or granulated sugar instead.

    📖 Variations

    • Different center - instead of making a chocolate ganache, you can make this molten lava cake using almond butter as a filling.
    • Coffee - add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the chocolate ganache for a tiramisu-like twist.

    🍽 Equipment

    You need ramekins or muffin tins to make the perfect dessert.

    🥢 How to serve

    I love having this warm chocolate cake with a glass of plant-based dairy-free milk such as oat milk, almond milk, or hot chocolate almond milk.

    Serve it with your favorite mixed berries' marmalade, and vegan ice cream. This eggless Chocolate lava cake is over-the-top when served with vegan whipped cream.

    🥡 Storage

    Store the in the fride for up to a week and in frozen for up to 3 moths, bafore baking them.

    💡 Top tip

    You can take it straight to the oven or keep it in the freezer to bake them later.

    The cake batter can be refrigerated for several hours; bring it to room temperature before baking.

    ❓ FAQ

    is dark chocolate vegan?

    Yes. Most dark chocolates are vegan because they do not contain dairy products. However, some dark chocolate brands may contain honey or other ingredients that are not vegan-friendly. So, checking the ingredients list before purchasing any dark chocolate product is essential.

    🍫 More vegan chocolate desserts

    Try out this fantastic Roman Chocolate cake which is made with nuts for the Holiday season.

    Another super easy one is a chocolate chia pudding with pistachio nut cream; it is simply fabulous!

    If you like to try more GF vegan desserts try our moist carrot loaf and apple cake, bot great fall season favorites.

    chocolate melting from the inside of the vegan lava cake.

    ⭐ If you try this gluten-free vegan chocolate lava cake recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

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    Vegan Lava Cake Recipe

    Gus
    Vegan Volcano chocolate cakes became famous because they are fluffy on the outside with a delicious center of warm dark chocolate. It may seem like magic the first time you try one, but this recipe is super easy to make and only takes 35 minutes.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Sweet
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3
    Calories 673 kcal

    Equipment

    white ceramic ramekins.
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    glass mixing bowls.
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    Tovolo Flex-Core Wood Handled Silicone Spatula Non-Stick, Heat-Resistant, BPA-Free, Dishwasher-Safe with Removable Angled Head.
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    stainless measuring spoons.
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup chopped vegan chocolate
    • 2 teaspoon coconut cream solids only
    • ½ cup cacao powder
    • ½ cup chickpea flour or gluten-free mix
    • ½ cup cornstarch
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup water
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    Directions
     

    Filling.

    • Cut the chocolate into pieces, place it in a bowl, and add the coconut cream.
    • Melt. Set into a double boiler (bain-marie). Melt it completely. (Alternatively, you can use the microwave-safe bowl for 60-90 seconds).
    • Remove from heat and let cool down or leave in the refrigerator. Reserve.

    Cake.

    • Place the cocoa powder- and chickpea flour in another bowl with the cornstarch, sugar, and baking powder.
    • After mixing it up, make a hole in the center. Add the olive oil and half of the water.
    • Mix well and then add the remaining water to form a homogeneous batter without lumps.
    • Oil three ramekins with olive oil. Spoon half the batter into them.
    • Take the reserved chilled chocolate, add a teaspoon to each ramekin, and then cover them with the remaining batter. You can take them to the oven or store them in the freezer.

    Bake

    • Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F (177 °C).
    • Bake the cakes. If the volcano is not frozen, bake it for 8 minutes or until the sides of the volcano cakes are firm but the centers are soft.
      If it is frozen, cooking will take 12-15 minutes. The lava cake is ready with a belly at the top.
    • Remove from the oven and unmold using a knife on the edges. Let the choco cakes cool in the ramekins for a minute, and then cover each with an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each ramekin over, allow them to stand for 10 seconds, and then unmold.
      Serve immediately.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 2384mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 77mgIron: 4mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Lava Cake Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    673
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    33
    g
    51
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    20
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    2384
    mg
    104
    %
    Potassium
     
    468
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    92
    g
    31
    %
    Fiber
     
    9
    g
    38
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    15
    IU
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    77
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    Nutritional Disclaimer

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    1. Gina Abernathy says

      October 22, 2022 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      A super easy and fast dessert.

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    2. Ieva says

      October 22, 2022 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! I was in desperate need of a dessert last night and couldn't;t believe my luck when I found this recipe, cause I already had all the ingredients at home! And it worked so well! I followed the timings exactly and it was super nice and gooey inside! Thanks!

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      • Gus says

        October 23, 2022 at 3:01 am

        Thank you for trying our recipe, Ieva! We're glad to hear that it worked well for you and that you enjoyed it. We love hearing from our readers.

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