Molten Chocolate Pumpkin Lava Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Individual rich chocolate cakes with a gooey pumpkin-spiced molten center, combining classic Halloween flavors in a decadent dessert. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 29 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, granulated sugar 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 450 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz, chopped bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 whole large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
for dusting (optional) powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and butter four 6-ounce ramekins. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup unsalted butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 2: Whisk 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3 whole eggs together until pale and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, then fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until just combined.
Step 3: Divide batter evenly among ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains soft and gooey.
Step 4: Let cool for 2 minutes, then invert each cake onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately to enjoy the molten pumpkin chocolate center.