Next time you have some leftover molten chocolate lava cakes, use one of these reheating methods to restore them to their just-baked state. Ive tested 5 methods and am sharing it all so that you can determine the best option for you.
Learn about the fastest reheating process, the best way to preserve the gooey chocolate center and everything in between.[feast_advanced_jump_to]
From the gooey center to the deep chocolate flavor and the way a scoop of ice cream just melts into it, this decadent dessert is one which always impresses.
The molten center is the result of baking a chocolate mixture with extra egg yolks at a fairly high temperature so that the outside sets while the warm center stays liquid like a melted chocolate ganache.
While I dont always have leftover lava cake when I make them (a single batch only makes 2-3), it does happen from time to time, so Ive experimented with different methods of reheating.
But I wanted to settle it once and for all so I made a triple batch (okay quadruple… I wanted to be able to eat some fresh!) and then packed them up for the night.
The next day, I tested and perfected different methods and now Im sharing them with you.
Before we get started about how to reheat molten chocolate cakes, we should discuss the best way to store your leftovers.
1. Cool. Allow the cake to come to room temperature before packaging, otherwise, the outer cake portion may become soggy from the trapped heat.
3. Store. Place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
If you don’t have a microwave, you can certainly reheat these molten chocolate lava cakes in the oven. Set you oven to lowest temperature it’ll go, then place the lava cakes on a baking sheet and gently cover with foil so they don’t dry out.
Reheating in the Microwave
Time: 1 MinuteResults: Average
1. Place the leftover cake on a microwave-safe plate.
2. Microwave in 20 second bursts until heated.
Reheating in the Oven
Time: 10 MinutesResults: Good
1. Preheat a conventional oven to a temperature of 400 F degrees.
2. Place cake on a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper (in case some lava leaks) and bake in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes.
3. Enjoy. Remove from the oven with an oven mitt and serve hot.
CHILIS Chocolate Molten Cake – Homemade Hack!
FAQ
Does molten chocolate cake need to be refrigerated?
How do you reheat chocolate molten cake?
Is molten lava cake served hot or cold?
How do you make chili’s molten lava cakes?
You can make Chili’s molten lava cakes for dessert with this easy copycat recipe. Grease the ramekins with butter. Then dust the buttered ramekins with cocoa powder. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the baking chocolate and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the chocolate and butter are melted.
How do you make a chocolate cake with melted chocolate?
Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Stir in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Fill each of the greased molds 3/4 full with the cake batter. Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and put them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and no more than four hours before baking. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
How to reheat chocolate lava cake?
Alternatively, you can reheat them straight from frozen in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 10-12 minutes or in the air fryer (same temperature) for 7-8 minutes. In this short recipe, I show you the best way to reheat your chocolate lava cake (and keep that all-important gooey center).
What is chili’s molten Lave cake?
Chili’s Molten Lave Cake is a rich and moist chocolate cake with hot melted chocolate on the inside. It’s topped with ice cream and more chocolate. An incredible dessert you can make at home for any occasion! WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE? Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox.