Vegan Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

This Vegan Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is the ultimate dairy-free dessert for chocolate lovers. With a soft, cakey outside and a warm, gooey molten center, this plant-based lava cake tastes completely indulgent — yet it’s made without eggs or butter.

Perfect for date nights, holidays, dinner parties, or when you’re simply craving something ultra-chocolatey.

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🥣 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
• ⅓ cup neutral oil (canola or avocado)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Molten Center:

• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp plant milk

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🍳 How to Make Vegan Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish or individual ramekins.

2️⃣ Mix the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add plant milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

3️⃣ Create the Lava Layer

Pour batter into prepared dish. In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips with plant milk (microwave in 20-second intervals).
Pour melted chocolate mixture into the center of the batter.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake 22–28 minutes (less time for more molten center). The edges should be set, but center slightly soft.

5️⃣ Rest & Serve

Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving. Scoop to reveal the gooey lava center.

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✨ Tips for Perfect Molten Texture

• Slightly underbake for extra gooey center
• Use high-quality dairy-free chocolate
• Add espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor
• Serve warm for best lava effect

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🍨 Serving Ideas

• Top with vegan vanilla ice cream
• Add fresh berries
• Dust with powdered sugar
• Drizzle with peanut butter or caramel sauce

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🧊 Storage

• Best served fresh
• Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
• Reheat briefly in microwave to restore gooey center

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