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Spring Strawberry Shortcake Lava Cake Cups

Delicious individual lava cakes filled with warm strawberry sauce, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries sliced, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside to macerate for about 10 minutes.
Make the Cake Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spoon a small amount of cake batter into each muffin cup, just enough to cover the bottom.
  2. Add a spoonful of the strawberry filling on top of the batter, then cover with more batter until the cups are about 3/4 full.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Serve
  1. Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
  2. Serve warm with whipped cream and sliced strawberries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These lava cakes are best served immediately while the centers are still gooey.

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