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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Cast Iron Chocolate Lava Cakes

    Published: May 16, 2017 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Ned Adams · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Cast Iron Chocolate Lava Cakes are a rich and indulgent dessert that is easy to make and perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.

    These cakes are made by cooking a chocolate batter in a cast iron skillet, which creates a crisp exterior and a warm, gooey center. The molten chocolate center is the highlight of these cakes and is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. The result is a warm and decadent dessert that is sure to impress. Serve the cakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of warm caramel sauce for an even more indulgent treat.

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    Cast Iron Chocolate Lava Cakes

    Cast Iron Chocolate Lava Cakes are a rich and indulgent dessert that is easy to make and perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time16 minutes mins
    Total Time26 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Ned Adams
    Cost: $10
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    Equipment

    • cast iron drop biscuit pan

    Ingredients

    • ½ oz semisweet chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 18.3 oz fudge brownie mix
    US Standard - Metric

    Instructions

    • Melt chocolate and whipping cream in a small bowl in the microwave. Then refrigerate mixture until firm.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Prepare Brownie mix as directed on the box and pour into mini skillets or a Cast Iron Lodge Drop Biscuit pan while adding a teaspoon of chocolate mixture in each.
    • Bake for 16 minutes and let cool for 2 minutes.
    • Serve with Ice Cream.

    Notes

    Credit: Taste of the South Magazine (http://www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/warm-chocolate-lava-cakes/)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg

    Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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