This infused molten lava cake recipe is the ultimate elevated dessert. Using Kiva Dark Chocolate, these cakes deliver a rich, gooey center with a precise 10mg THC dosage per serving. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a potent cocoa treat, these cannabis-infused lava cakes are easy to bake and impossible to resist.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 12 mins | Total time: 22 mins Yield: 2 Cakes | Dosage: 10mg THC per cake
Ingredients
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Kiva Dark Chocolate: 4 squares of Kiva Dark Chocolate Bar (5mg THC per square; 20mg total).
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Dark/Semisweet Chocolate: ¼ cup (40g) finely chopped.
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Unsalted Butter: 3 ½ tablespoons.
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Eggs: 1 large whole egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature works best).
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All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ tsp (7g), sifted.
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Granulated Sugar: 2 tbsp (26g).
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Salt: A small pinch to enhance the cacao notes.
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Coating: Baking spray and cocoa powder for dusting.
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven and Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). To ensure your lava cakes slide out perfectly, coat two 6-oz ramekins or heatproof custard cups generously with baking spray. Use a sifter to dust the insides with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
2. Melt the Infused Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter for 20–30 seconds until just melted. Add the chopped dark chocolate and your Kiva Dark Chocolate squares. Microwave for another 15 seconds, then stir with a rubber spatula until the mixture is glossy and completely smooth.
3. Whip the Eggs
In a separate large bowl, combine the whole egg, egg yolk, sugar, and salt. Using a hand mixer on medium-high, whisk for 2–3 minutes.
Baker’s Tip: You are looking for the "ribbon stage"—the mixture should be pale yellow, fluffy, and thick enough that the batter trails like a ribbon when you lift the beaters.
4. Combine and Fold
Gently pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the sifted flour. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together until just incorporated, being careful not to deflate the air you whipped into the eggs.
5. Bake to Perfection
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared vessels. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 11–13 minutes.
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How to tell they're done: The edges should be firm and pulling away from the sides, but the center should still be jiggly to the touch.
6. Invert and Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1–2 minutes. Run a toothpick around the edge to loosen. Carefully flip each cake onto a dessert plate and lift the mold.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
To complete this infused dessert experience, top your molten cake with:
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A scoop of Madagascar Vanilla ice cream.
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Fresh raspberries to balance the rich dark chocolate.
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A dusting of powdered sugar.
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