Air Fryer Chocolate Molten Cakes

These individual cakes are a quick fix if you're having a chocolate craving. With an air fryer there's no need to turn on your oven and heat up the house.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour four 4-ounce ramekins.

  2. Microwave chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute. Stir and microwave at 15-second intervals until almost melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted and thoroughly combined.

  3. Add powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate; whisk until combined. Add flour and mix until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place into the air fryer basket.

  4. Cook in the preheated air fryer until edges of cakes are set, 10 to 14 minutes; do not overcook.

  5. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Invert onto dessert plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

563 Calories
36g Fat
59g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 563
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 245mg 82%
Sodium 202mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 7g 13%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 162mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.