Go Back
–+ servings
Lemon Lava Cake Dessert

Irresistible Lemon Lava Cake Dessert You Can Whip Up Fast

Experience the delightful burst of citrus with this quick and easy Lemon Lava Cake Dessert.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for a non-dairy option.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Regular granulated sugar can be used but results in a grainier texture.
  • 3 large Eggs Using only egg whites may reduce richness and texture.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice can be used, although it may lack brightness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fine lemon peel can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract May be omitted for a purer lemon taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt A pinch of sea salt is recommended for best flavor.
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used for gluten-free options.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ramekins
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with melted butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Crack the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture and whisk vigorously until fully emulsified.
  4. Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture, stirring well.
  5. Gently sift in the all-purpose flour and fold until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.
  8. Let the cakes cool for about 1 minute before loosening them from the ramekins and inverting onto plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with mint. You can prepare the batter a few hours in advance and keep it at room temperature until ready to bake.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!