The Delicious Crumbl Molten Lava Cake Recipe

This year is shaping up to be an excellent year for Crumbl, with more innovative releases than ever before including the Crumbl Molten Lava Cake Recipe. This year, Crumbl has released a Tres Leche Cake and Oreo Cheesecakes, just to name a couple. What’s next for the chain? Glad you asked! Crumbl is currently testing Molten Lava Cakes topped with French Vanilla Mousse. While you can’t get your hands on it yet, we duplicated the recipe so you can be on the cutting edge of fast food fun. 

This recipe features decadent chocolate cakes with a hot molten center. The cakes themselves aren’t overly sweet, allowing the French Vanilla Mousse to shine without giving you a cavity. If this recipe sounds complicated, no worries! These cakes come together in less than 30 minutes and are extremely easy to make. Try this recipe the next time you want to impress your partner or show yourself some love. 

A Brief History of Lava Cakes

Lava cakes are easily one of the most intricate desserts, served in 5-star restaurants worldwide. These gooey desserts find their roots in France, where they were, as Bob Ross would say, a “happy accident.” Sources say the sous chef pulled the mini chocolate cakes from the oven too soon, but diners were actually delighted with the half-done center. We can’t blame them! 

Lava cakes are considered a delicacy because of their souffle-like texture. It isn’t often you find a dessert with a crisp crust on the outside and a molten center! Though lava cakes are traditionally made with dark chocolate, you’ll find white and milk chocolate variations. This romantic dessert is a popular Valentine’s Day treat, but we think you can score extra points by learning how to make it yourself. 

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Cost to Make Our Crumbl Molten Lava Cake Recipe

At the time of writing this article, Crumbl hasn’t released the recipe yet. Based on their past menu prices, we can estimate the cost of one lava cake to be around $5. Not cheap for a single dessert! In contrast, you can make six of our Crumble Molten Lava Cakes for just $10.23. 

That’s like getting 4 lava cakes for free! Keep in mind that this total can vary based on the ingredients available to you and your location. Here’s how that breaks down:

• Chopped semisweet chocolate: $3.00
• Butter: $0.63
• Vanilla extract: $0.50
• Eggs and egg yolks: $1.20
• Powdered sugar: $0.75
• All-purpose flour: $0.15

• French vanilla pudding mix: $1.00
• Heavy whipping cream: $1.00
• Powdered sugar: $1.00
• Vanilla extract: $1.00

Grand Total: $10.23

Not bad for a few minutes in the kitchen! This is a fantastic hack for those who would do anything to have Crumbl every day. 

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How to Make Crumbl Molten Lava Cake

Keep reading to learn how to make Crumbl’s Molten Lava Cakes at home. 

Step One: Prepare Your Ramekins

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Lightly spray the bottoms and sides of six ramekins with cooking spray, then dust with cocoa powder. Take extra care to ensure the entire ramekin is covered so the molten lava cakes don’t stick when released. 

You can also use a muffin tin to get the same results; the methodology is the same. 

Step Two: Melt the Chocolate

In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt the butter and chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla. Set aside to let cool until it reaches room temperature. 

Step Three: Whip the Eggs

Place the eggs and egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip at high speed until they’re pale yellow. 

Step Four: Add Dry Ingredients

Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate mixture and flour until just combined. Do not overmix, or the cake’s texture will be affected. 

Step Five: Bake the Crumbl Molten Lava Cakes

Divide the lava cake batter evenly among your ramekins or muffin tins. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the middle of the cake feels set but still soft when you touch it with your fingertip. Do not overbake the cakes, or you won’t have the “lava” effect. Remove from the oven and let cool for two minutes. 

Slide a knife or toothpick around the rim of the ramekin or muffin tin and flip upside down over a plate. Dust with powdered sugar. 

Step Six: Make the French Vanilla Mousse

While the cakes are baking, make the frosting by combining the French vanilla pudding, whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Place in the fridge to keep cool. 

Once the cakes cool for 2-3 minutes, place a scoop of French Vanilla Mousse on top of the lava cake, and enjoy!

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What to Serve With Our Crumbl Molten Lava Cake Recipe

These Crumbl Molten Lava Cakes are incredible on their own, but you can always garnish them with more powdered sugar, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, strawberries, or a sprig of mint. 

Storing Leftover Crumbl Molten Lava Cakes

You can store leftover lava cakes in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to two months. When reheating from frozen, be careful to cook them until just barely warmed through.