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Rich chocolate dessert with a molten center
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Molten chocolate cake (110 g) has 428 calories. That works out to 389 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.6 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 22.4 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 110 g
428
KCAL / 110G
Carbs
52.6g
· 19% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
22.4g
· 29% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 6% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.4 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 12.32 g | 62% |
| Trans fat | 0.31 g | |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 110 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 311 kcal |
| 1 cup (half) | 90 g | 350 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 389 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 545 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 160 g | 622 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 180 g | 700 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 220 g | 856 kcal |
Calculated from 389 calories per 100 g.
Molten chocolate cake is made with melted chocolate and butter, eggs, sugar, and a little flour. Divide the batter among greased individual ramekins and bake in a preheated oven, watching closely so the edges set while the center stays soft.
The center of molten chocolate cake stays gooey because it is less set than the outer cake when baking ends. The goal is a thick, melted-chocolate center, not a raw, liquid batter; careful timing is what creates that contrast.
Yes, molten chocolate cake and chocolate lava cake are usually two names for the same dessert: a small chocolate cake with a flowing center. Recipes vary, though; some create the center by underbaking the batter, while others add a separate chocolate filling.
Molten chocolate cake often loses its flowing center when it stays in the oven too long. Oven temperatures and ramekin sizes vary, so start checking at the early end of your recipe’s baking window and remove the cakes as soon as the edges are set.
Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate works well in molten chocolate cake because it gives the dessert a deep flavor without making it excessively sweet. Choose chocolate intended for melting, and adjust the recipe’s sugar only if you substitute a much sweeter chocolate.
Yes, you can portion molten chocolate cake batter into ramekins and refrigerate it before baking. The chilled batter may need a little longer in the oven, so judge doneness by the set edges and soft center rather than relying only on the original timing.
Store leftover molten chocolate cake in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. The center will firm up as it chills, so it will not have quite the same flowing texture as freshly baked cake; reheat it gently before serving.
Yes, reheat molten chocolate cake briefly in a microwave at reduced power, checking it in short intervals. Too much heat will cook the center through, so warm it just enough to soften the chocolate rather than trying to make it piping hot.
Yes, you can freeze baked molten chocolate cake in an airtight container, though its center may not flow as well after thawing. Thaw it before serving and warm it gently; for the most reliable molten center, bake the cakes just before serving.
Molten chocolate cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries. A cool, lightly flavored accompaniment balances the rich chocolate and adds contrast to the warm, gooey center without competing with it.
Vitamins
Biotin
5.61µg · 19% DV
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
129.8µg · 14% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
130mg · 19% DV
Iron
2.64mg · 15% DV
Sodium
231mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
242mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Molten chocolate cake is a warm chocolate dessert with a baked outer layer and a soft, flowing centre. Often associated with French cooking, it is made with chocolate, eggs, flour and fat, and is commonly baked in individual portions so the middle stays molten.
Its rich sweetness and contrast between the set edge and gooey centre make it a popular restaurant dessert, usually served warm after a meal. It also pairs well with coffee, or with ice cream or fresh fruit. It is relatively high in fat and carbohydrates, with less protein, so a smaller portion alongside fruit can make for a lighter finish.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.43g
Omega 6:3 ratio 41:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (41:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.