Lava cakes are delicious. Domino’s Lava Cake is my favorite. On a cold winter night, I tried this decadent treat. First bite, hooked.
I’ve been trying to make Domino’s Lava Cake ever since. After many trials, I’ve refined my recipe. It’s now my go-to treat for any occasion a cozy night in with my partner, a dinner party with friends, or a solo indulgence after a long day.
This dish is simple and produces great results. With a few basic materials and baking skills, you can impress your guests with a dessert. (or just yourself). You can also experiment with various chocolates, sugar amounts, and spices or extracts to customize the flavor.
How To Make Domino’s Lava Cake
Domino’s Pizza serves lava cake for dessert. It’s a warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center that oozes out when cut. Vanilla ice cream is served with powdered sugar-topped cake. It’s a popular Domino’s treat.
Domino’s Lava Cake is my favorite dessert to cap a great meal. Rich, gooey chocolate filling and warm, moist cake make this treat the ultimate indulgence. Best part? Homemade is easy!
I’ll show you how to make the perfect Domino’s Lava Cake and answer your concerns about this decadent dessert.
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Domino’s Lava Cake?
Step 1: Gather your ingredients
The first step to making a delicious Domino’s Lava Cake is to gather all the necessary ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Step by Step Instructions To Make Domino’s Lava Cake
Step 2: Melt the chocolate and butter
The next step is to melt the chocolate and butter together. You can do this in the microwave or on the stovetop. Here’s how:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips.
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval, until the butter and chocolate are completely melted and combined.
If you prefer to melt the chocolate and butter on the stovetop, you can do so by using a double boiler.
Simply fill a saucepan with an inch of water and place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure the bowl does not touch the water.
Bring the water to a simmer, then add the butter and chocolate chips to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Step 3: Mix the sugar and eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined.
Step 4: Combine the chocolate and egg mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until the two mixtures are completely combined.
Step 5: Add the dry ingredients
Next, add the all-purpose flour and salt to the chocolate and egg mixture, and stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
Step 6: Divide the batter and bake
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray or butter. Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins, filling each one about three-quarters of the way full.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges of the cakes are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy!
Remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to cool for a minute or two. Then, run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cake.
Place a plate on top of each ramekin, then flip the plate and ramekin over so the cake is now on the plate.
Gently remove the ramekin to reveal the warm, gooey chocolate filling.
Dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar and serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
How to know when my Domino’s Lava Cake cooked
How can I tell when the cakes are done baking? When you remove the cakes from the oven, the edges should be slightly puffed up and set, while the middle should be jiggly.
If you insert a toothpick into the middle of a cake, it should come out with a few moist crumbs. The middle should be slightly undercooked for lava.
When gently pressed on the top of the cake, it should be slightly firm but still, have some give in the middle.
Domino’s Lava Cake FAQs
What Are The Tips To Make Domino’s Lava Cake?
Some tips for making the perfect Domino’s Lava Cake include using good quality chocolate, greasing the ramekins well, not over-baking the cakes, and letting them rest for a few minutes before serving. For more detailed tips, please refer to my earlier response in this thread.
What Is The Difference Between Domino’s Choco Lava Cake And Molten Cake?
Domino’s Choco Lava Cake is a molten chocolate cake with a chocolate ganache middle. Molten cake refers to any cake with a melted center, while Lava Cake and Choco Lava Cake are specific kinds.
How Will Domino’s Lava Cake Look And Taste Like?
Domino’s Lava Cake will have a slightly crisp exterior and a warm, gooey chocolate center that oozes out when you cut into it. It will be rich, chocolatey, and indulgent, with a texture that is somewhere between a cake and a pudding.
How Is Domino’s Lava Cake Different From Regular Lava Cake?
Domino’s Lava Cake is a type of molten chocolate cake that is typically smaller and more individualized than a regular lava cake.
It also tends to have a more gooey, liquid center compared to a regular lava cake, which may have a slightly firmer center.
And, the recipe for Domino’s Lava Cake uses specific ingredients and baking techniques that give it a unique flavor and texture.
How To Serve Domino’s Lava Cake
Domino’s Lava Cake is traditionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Ice cream or whipped cream complements the lava cake’s gooey chocolate core.
Lava cakes are often served with powdered sugar or chocolate sauce. Adds sweetness and chocolate flavor.
Serve it with berries, orange slices, or kiwi. Fruits’ acidity and sweetness provide a pleasant contrast to the dish.
For an adult touch, add Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Frangelico.
Lava cake can be served with ice cream, sauce, or whipped cream. Find your perfect combo by experimenting.
Domino’s Lava Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- The next step is to melt the chocolate and butter together. You can do this in the microwave or on the stovetop. Here’s how:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips.
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval, until the butter and chocolate are completely melted and combined.
- If you prefer to melt the chocolate and butter on the stovetop, you can do so by using a double boiler. Simply fill a saucepan with an inch of water and place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Bring the water to a simmer, then add the butter and chocolate chips to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously until the two mixtures are completely combined.
- Next, add the all-purpose flour and salt to the chocolate and egg mixture, and stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray or butter. Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins, filling each one about three-quarters of the way full.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges of the cakes are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
