1-Minute Microwave Chocolate Lava Cakes In A Jar

These Chocolate Lava Cakes in a Jar are super easy to make and taste delicious. These are great served at parties or for a quick family dessert. Get the recipe here.

I made the most divine little dessert in a jar for my black Halloween themed dinner party. I can’t give enough accolades to this dessert treat which made my head spin for 3 reasons: it’s chocolate {hello!}, it’s in a jar {perfect portion control}, and it’s MICROWAVABLE in 60 SECONDS!

I knew I needed to add something chocolate for dessert for the “black” theme {as I’ve explained about adding variety in flavors & textures to sweets tables here} and had the “unique” idea of chocolate lava cakes in a jar. Turns out the idea wasn’t so unique after all. After doing a quick search for a chocolate lava cake recipe I found a microwave version. It had such a simple way to add the “lava” part too. Below is the easy recipe, but check out the post on The Yummy Life for all her insight and perfect recommendations for which brands were best {which I followed}.

These 1-minute microwave chocolate lava cakes in a jar will become your go-to dessert treat for all kinds of parties.

What you end up with is this perfectly chocolaty cake with a molten center surprise.  I found that you can re-heat them for about 20 seconds {if they are totally cold} to get the warm & gooey texture back.  Also, you can fill your jars, put the lid on, and save them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week until ready to cook.  Make sure you let them come to room temperature first though.

Chocolate Lava Cakes in a Jar

• 1 box (18.2 oz) “family size” brownie mix
• oil & water called for on box
• eggs called for on box PLUS 1 extra
• Dove dark chocolate Promises squares
• Vanilla ice cream or Whipped Cream for topping, if desired
• 12 – 14 small jars or these 4 oz. canning jars

Empty brownie mix into a large bowl and whisk out the larger lumps. Combine oil, water, and eggs in another bowl, until mixed well. Pour wet mixture into brownie mix and stir until well combined {about 50 strokes}.

Using a measuring scoop, pour batter into jar, filling HALFWAY. Press 2 Dove Promise candies {stacked 1 on top of the other} into the center of the batter and use a spoon to cover them with batter.

Cook 1 at a time in the microwave {on a dish if you don’t have one of those rotating disks inside} for 60 seconds. Remove jar with a towel as it will be very hot.

Once it has cooled slightly, put the lid on and save until ready to serve.

See how I served these in canning jars for my 4th of July party ideas here.

I think know you’re going to LOVE these little chocolate treats!

*I’ve updated the images here but you can see the original version via the 4th of July party link, above.*

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