Decadent Best-Baked Chocolate Lava Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A rich chocolate cake with a molten center, topped with caramelized bananas and cream cheese frosting. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers Dark chocolate, Butter, Eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup, melted Dark chocolate
1/4 cup Butter
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Flour
2, sliced Bananas
4 oz, softened Cream cheese
1/4 cup Powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6 muffin tins and set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate and 1/4 cup butter.
Step 3: Divide batter evenly into tins and bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 4: While cakes bake, melt 2 sliced bananas in a pan over medium heat until caramelized, then set aside.
Step 5: For frosting, whip 4 oz softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Serve each cake with 1/2 caramelized banana and a dollop of frosting.