Vegan Molten Chocolate Cake
A Vegan Molten Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert made without animal products. It features a gooey chocolate center with a moist, fudgy exterior, typically achieved using plant-based ingredients like flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate. Perfect for a decadent treat.
Equipment
- Ramekins (4)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Sifter
- Baking tray
- Rubber spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 115g vegan butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup 200g coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup 70g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup 25g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup 120ml almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup 85g vegan dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water flax egg
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your ramekins with a bit of vegan butter and place them on a baking tray.
Melt the Chocolate and Butter
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the vegan butter and dark chocolate. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. This ensures there are no lumps and the ingredients are well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk the almond milk, vanilla extract, and flax egg. Add the melted chocolate mixture to this bowl and stir until everything is well incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Pour and Bake
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The cakes should have set edges but a soft, gooey center.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the cakes to cool in the ramekins for about 5 minutes before carefully running a knife around the edges and inverting them onto plates. Serve warm for that perfect molten center, ideally with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Feel free to customize your molten cakes with add-ins like vegan caramel or nuts for a twist. If you’re making this recipe ahead of time, you can prepare the batter and refrigerate it. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if you’re using chilled batter.