Baking the Perfect Molten Lava Cake with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person

Baking the Perfect Molten Lava Cake with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person
Indulge in the best-kept secret of the dessert world with Claire Saffitz's Molten Lava Cake! In this exciting KZbin video, Claire unveils the truth behind this beloved treat found on menus everywhere. Discover the simplicity of this two-bowl dessert, just a half-step above brownies, that can be ready in under 45 minutes. But here's the twist: Claire's version includes a special ingredient-olive oil. This addition not only enhances the "molten" effect by making the batter more fluid but also creates a delightful flavor combination with chocolate. Don't forget to keep a watchful eye on the cakes while baking, as they can quickly overcook and lose their gooey centers. For the ultimate presentation, serve them immediately. Be sure to subscribe to Claire's channel and let us know what you'd like to see next. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience you won't want to miss!
#cake #clairesaffitz #chocolate
Ingredients:
Butter and flour for the molds
3⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (5.9 oz / 168g)
9 ounces (255g) semisweet chocolate (64%-70% cacao), chopped
6 large egg yolks (3.2 oz / 90g), at room temperature
3 large eggs (5.3 oz / 150g), at room temperature
1⁄2 cup sugar (3.5 oz / 100g)
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1⁄2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Vanilla ice cream, for serving

[@TheFlyingFoxDen]

I love that Claire is so honest that she can go... It's not that bad. Like hers OF COURSE is better, but she still respects other recipes. No drama, just baking and that's what I love.

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

yesss, it annoys me to see all those holier-than-thou chefs who pretend like they are going to die from eating a piece of junk food. It's also what I liked about the OG Bon Appetite crew, they were happy to admit they love doritos, etc. We are all human.

[@rggiii5089]

I remember when I tried to make a soufflé and it fell. I renamed it to chocolate lava cake and people just bought my BS. 😅

[@the_Brainjuice]

Same here 😂

[@crystallinecrisis3901]

I had my oven too hot for a cheesecake once and so I said I had made a basque cheesecake to hide my fuck up 😅

[@nadine338]

HAHA these stories are hilarious

[@stevenbergom3415]

Instead of failing, redefine the problem statement.

[@annieevelyn3112]

Thats great! Something Julia Child would do!

[@thomasdegroat6039]

The Domino's chocolate lava crunch cakes are honestly surprisingly good. Dare I say it's the best dessert at any fast casual food place? (When they don't come broken that is.)

[@Livin-86]

Honestly, the Dominos pizza version of this cake is actually delicious. The outside is crispy & delicious. The chocolate goo is sweet, chocolaty & so good. I love them haha Definitely will try out yours, too though. It looks great :)

[@JohnThomWebb]

I love them! But I prefer them not hot and gooey. I stick them in the fridge. Then, I eat them like a cookie.

[@JohnThomWebb]

Oh, also, I don't like that they're crunchy. Sometimes, they're less crunchy and that's when they're the best.

[@sailorarwen6101]

I admit I really love them too

[@sonnychoi]

7:40 The editors having fun is fun for me, too. :) Looks absolutely delicious!

[@nononotfun]

They seriously got me for a sec 😅😅

[@jonlast88]

Ummm Claire, a pizza series is a must!! My wife and I are literally drooling at the thought of it! 🤤🤤

[@robbicu]

I love that you're more relaxed. The animation is cute AF, and nice to see/hear the crew!

[@Palajsam18]

Claire is honestly beautiful how soothing, easy going yet structured, calculated and delicious your baking is. I agree with the other comments above that mention how laid back you are while baking, no holier-than-thou attitude, just honest, heart felt baking. Thank you for all the evenings I fell asleep listening to you bake on this channel and your old bon appetite videos. As much as I miss your gourmet makes, I’d love to see you do at home versions of other things as well. 🥰 Keep on baking Claire

[@arushigupta4235]

I literally just searched for a recipe to make this cake and here it is. Woah!

[@SpaghettiPlays]

Serendipity! Now you def have to make these!! Good luck and have fun making them, theyre gonna be great!!

[@vanigupta1594]

woah ohh oahhh

[@gokulnathgovindan5417]

OOOOH! This must be the beginning of your Perfectenschlag!!

[@pegs9951]

I've been eating eggs from my grandma's farm my whole life and they are super vibrant in color due to the food chickens eat. Store bought eggs are produced by chickens from huge farms who eat concentrate and are in tight spaces which cannot compare to fresh grass and non-stressed life our chickens lead!

[@llama__96]

I love how accessible this is for me, someone who has to follow a Low Fodmap diet! So many desserts aren't very accessible both financially and ingredients wise!

[@nomisanchez7195]

You are so nice about dominos, if i am camping and don't have a kitchen i know where to get a molten to go cake. BuT the best NEWS was Claire getting into pizza!! I started last year and it is addicting. It will be so much fun to watch and take your ideas to my pizza oven!!!

[@tiffanymatthews5233]

I really want to know if the Jean-George cake is molten due to it being “undercooked” or because it has a ganache centre that melts like in the film Chef. These kind of molten/self saucing cakes are REALLY popular in Australia!

[@ryanfeller5765]

His is the undercooked

[@katsjaci]

Me an avid dessert person watcher “Claire is not using the same fat to grease the pan as she is in the recipe 😮” and then she explained it lol

[@scuaren]

Loved the ‘ludicrously capacious bowl’. Also, looking forward to see Claire’s pizza era.

[@likitagowda]

Listening to Claire is therapeutic 😄

[@anthonydolio8118]

You always show great restraint. I would eat all 8 of those cakes in one sitting. They look irresistible.

[@isiomanwanolue6521]

This comment has made my day. I'm glad there's someone out there like me who has little to no restraint when it comes to dessert. I'd have eaten all 8 of those within the day, now I feel less guilty. Thank you 😅

[@MilaArmstrong]

looks so yummy!!! might have to make a batch of these for an upcoming birthday! thanks claire!

[@andrewfrazier2128]

Can we get a Verdict: MMM t-shirt/merch? Love this recipe and Claire!

[@imaniflows5644]

Omg so I just made this and it slapped y’all. I was scared it would taste heavy of eggs but it didn’t! I put a lil too much flour in the ramekins (but that was my bad) One of them fell apart when I flipped but the other was perfect and I was so proud.

[@barouk4462]

Is it super sweet? I want to put a piece of 60% dark chocolate in the centre, will it be good?

[@anetbear]

love love love watching these videos

[@milkyoni]

Love your work Claire

[@ninotchka13]

I look forward to trying Claire’s version of one of my favorite desserts. ps I strongly recommend topping lava cake with a scoop of coffee ice cream. Absolutely delicious 😋

[@reneelaberge]

you guys should make Claire watch that one scene from the Chef movie about lava cake

[@MisterCram]

the editing in these videos is always so fun lol

[@iheartcoffee195]

These look so good. I love all your videos! I look forward to watching them on my lunch break every Thursday!

[@ellen.osborne]

The editing just makes me smile! 🫎

[@Dogorpymp]

Me encanta ver la pasión que hace todo. Gracias

[@MollyFCloutier]

I made this last night for a party and they came out PERFECTLY! Thank you so much! I might need to get your second cookbook, I already have the first!

[@loutre204]

I made them today : they cooked for 8 minutes in ramekins and I didn't have enough eggs so I used 3 egg yolks instead of 6. They turned out perfect ! This is going to be my go to recipe for molten lava cake.

[@AEP1170]

I looked away for a second and then turned back to see a moose traveling across Claire's kitchen. I just about fell out of my chair. 😂

[@da8083]

Can Claire please do another book for “dessert for breakfast” where everything is breakfast appropriate sweet things 😁

[@Nclnl]

I love the editing of the moose and the faces on the cooking equipment!

[@kendall_smith6109]

i really love the editing style of these videos 😊😊

[@souswine]

this cake is so prefect!

[@nomisanchez7195]

I love this cake!!!

[@akaliofe]

This was like an unintentional gourmet makes episode haha

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thanks so much Claire hope you have a great weekend ❤❤

[@lechatbotte.]

OH my gosh Claire making lava cake, my dream come true. Best week ever!!

[@somayaaziz1960]

i absolutely love the Domino's chocolate lava cakes! but i cant wait to try out this recipe!

[@robinwestrick2270]

Just made my rendition of your dutch baby recipe! (using what was around) Greek Dutch baby: Artichoke hearts sauteed with leek, kalamata olives, goat cheese, dill in the egg, pickled shallot, etc. wish i had some sundried tomatoes. Been years since I made any kind of souflee, it was really reinvigorating

[@laurenschenck5355]

They are so cute and amazing Claire ❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! Looks absolutely define and like heaven ❤

[@marcelafranklin2429]

finalmente uma receita da claire que eu ja comi!! mande o petit gateau pra dentro!!

[@sunkenprms4456]

I just made this yesterday! (But with a different recipe) I wish I waited for this video to come out today

[@grahamburbanck1663]

Used to work at Dominos. I used to cut up the uncooked lava cakes and put them in icecream :P once they are room temp the inside is gooy even if its not 'hot' The batter that becomes the cake is definitely different than the filling.

[@mcebot]

The verdict is always my favorite part

[@laurenceboischot4265]

I'd pair this with a glass of sparkling wine, especially on Valentine's day. 😋

[@pimpletonthethird2632]

Thank the world Claire Saffitz is uploading again

[@asuban]

Uuuh I so need this today! ☺

[@millie35998]

Claire + chocolate video = ideal

[@NRam-ke6cs]

Claire is soooo gorgeous ❤

[@cicig9]

Claire is the GREATEST of ALL TIME

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

My birthday cake! I would be so curious to know if this could be created with a fruit, like a molten lemon or strawberry.

[@TalysAlankil]

oh my god i have been wanting a decent molten lava cake recipe for over a decade this was all the rage over here in brussels when i was in university

[@trevors6991]

Feels like my birthday whenever she uploads

[@L0STinNARNIA]

Claire, I'm curious to know from the point of view of a professional baker (I have just basic home experience) what you would say about this method vs the "frozen ganache" center method? Is there a concern about the uncooked batter center with the eggs and little bit of flour? if I made this for guests and they asked me about it I wouldn't be sure what to tell them. Thanks! :) This looks delicious!

[@naseehaadam5744]

Very curious too, seems like raw cake batter

[@eamon317]

It could reach a temperature where it is safe but not set I think. It would be interesting to see the internal temperature after baking

[@GeraldYarbray]

same question as well....

[@amulyakaipa]

I'm always very weary of uncooked cake batter (at least in large quantities) so I always add a frozen piece of chocolate ganache in the centre. I actually do wonder what Claire thinks is better- taste and texture wise.

[@faas0mmer]

If you're concerned about salmonella you could use pasteurized eggs. The CDC estimates that 1 in 20,000 eggs has salmonella if that helps your risk calculation.

[@Dianaanimacionymodelado]

I love you thanks for existing :)

[@imaginejade]

I made that for Valentine's day with a few strawberries on top 🎉

[@user-cs4dv7xn1x]

Hi Claire how well would this batter freeze and defrost?

[@soffiyahanna5246]

hey claire ! is there any way i can substitute the olive oil with melted unsweetened butter instead and what would the measurements be? will it still be similar or would it differ slightly?

[@emilu8214]

Please do a cast iron pizza recipe! I'd love to see what you came up with for a Chicago style deep dish with a flaky crust, that or just normal dough.

[@sarahharris1657]

She has a cast iron crispy cheesy pan pizza on her channel already. It's amazing!

[@emilys9365]

Thank you for scraping your bowls! So many videos drive me nuts leaving one or more teaspoons behind when they combine ingredients 😭😂

[@ZoraTheberge]

Gourmet pastry chef attempts to make Dominos Lava cakes

[@KB-hs7vh]

Takes me back to the BA days 🥺

[@kayame18]

I made these but I used smaller molds so some cooked too much but others were perfectly runny would not recommend doing that but it was really tasty and light good recipe.

[@gabrielaaaaa76]

love your content, it brings me so much happiness

[@CSaffitz]

Thank you, glad you enjoy it!

[@got2bjosh]

This is my kind of dessert. All it needs is some fresh fruit and ice cream. Love that Claire used oil instead of butter in the cake batter. Oil cakes have great flavor and stay moist longer.

[@saraleonhardt2742]

Love the new series! If I just listened to the audio, I might have thought that their tour guide was Jake Johnson 😂

[@user-ro7jl9yw7j]

I made this recipe and it tasted really nice! I used muffins silicone tray. I should have baked less than 6 min though…

[@lisaa8795]

12:40 The unveiling.... was just what we expected. "We had some - issues" ☺

[@Snowlily01]

I thought this was a Bon appetit channel but saw the name and it’s your full name written. Well nice to see you back I’ve subscribed 😋😋

[@samuelcrawford1611]

The Domino’s one is sooo good, I mean for a fast food pizza place it is haha

[@mishellek]

Claire could I use butter instead of olive oil? If so can you tell me the ratio of it?

[@malimalesni]

Im curious about this too. Has anyone tried it?

[@AussieAngeS]

Omg those look absolutely amazing 😍

[@sheillaghplays5093]

the dominos one is actually quite good, especially cold the next morning! XD

[@joshdog246]

I think Carl Casper would disagree on this method. 😂 Love the videos. Yes, a future of pizza would be awesome.

[@dadarmwn]

Can I substitute the olive oil with palm oil or canola oil?

[@TM01042]

If you have one big mold will it still work the same?

[@deedelta9263]

2:00 "Can you make it faster than the delivery can get it here?" Ethan Chlebowski: "I sense a disturbance . . . "

[@TheBereangirl]

Domino's lava cake looks pretty darn good!☺️ Next time my son orders a pizza, I've gotta remember to ask him to order a lil cake for me!

[@BL-ur2sc]

They are delicious! Nice and decadent plus they come in a 2 pack.

[@TheBereangirl]

@@BL-ur2sc Nice! Two cakes, because sharing is caring!☺️

[@Habiba__]

Can i add butter or cooking oil instead of olive oil??

[@jasonbrand1984]

Would Baker's Joy work as well as butter in this recipe?

[@monsay12]

I seem to remember freezing a set of molten cakes and my sister claimed to baked em later, idk if they were thawed or still frozen. Does anyone have experience doing so?

[@girl_friday9185]

8:55 I adore when the blinky faces make an appearance!? :) Wondering if almond flour to sub for the reg flour would be OK to make this a gluten-free recipe? Dig your recipe so much & when you busted out the 🍕delivery dessert to compare, I was stoked!! Grateful for KZbin, cookbooks & chefs like Claire who remind us of the joys of cooking/baking - the love it expresses in our zany world.❤

[@EverythingKate]

Almond flour is not a good choice for a one to one gluten free flour replacer. Use one of the gluten free flour mixers advertised as a one to one replacement for all purpose flour.

[@girl_friday9185]

@@EverythingKate Many thanks! Always on the lookout for these awesome recipes that just need a “minor” adjustment to make my friends w/dietary restrictions mighty happy.😋

[@kalsoomsoni]

I don’t have semi sweet chocolate on hand, can I substitute it normal baking chocolate? How much more sugar should I add?

[@roldylocke478]

I’m doing a baking event on Tuesday.. the theme is “gooey” and this cake looks to fit the bill! Do you think I’d be able to transport the cakes by car or are they very delicate?

[@kimyim2998]

Hi Claire, could you share with us what you feed your hens to get the golden egg yolks? You hear so many things but just curious if you had any wisdom. Also interested in knowing what breed of chicken you have as well.

[@demetreasandrews]

I made these last night for a date. My ramekins were a little small, so I put them in my muffin tin. When I inverted it, most spilled on the counter and the floor. Luckily, two survived and were absolutely delicious.

[@spotter623]

Very helpful comment 🙏 I was thinking about trying them in a Muffin tin. Won't bother now

[@sarahalthoff9157]

Claire you mean everything to me ❤

[@elizaheathen]

*ludicrously capacious bowl* where is she even cooking with that

[@kevinkohler2750]

Where can I get that boat oar of a spatula for myself, please!?

[@geoffreyblackmer]

Claire, I have had trouble with a couple of Dessert Person cake recipes (coconut cake and chocolate cake) where the cake ends up with a sort of crumbly rather than spongey texture. The flavor is still good, but wondering where I might be going wrong.

[@holls384]

are you using the right type of flour? it sounds like you might be using AP when you need to use cake flour, or something

[@lisaa8795]

Make sure you aren't overmixing the batter - sometimes that can be the cause of a weird, unappealing texture.

[@kristenwalker9607]

Your elevation may be different, too - my sister in CO and I can bake the same recipe and come out with totally different results because I'm at sea level.

[@geoffreyblackmer]

​@galanthae I triple checked the flour because I absolutely have messed up cake that way before. 😅

[@geoffreyblackmer]

​@@lisaa8795 I made sure to combine just until the last bit of flour is incorporated and then the last flour by hand. I dunno. Is it possible that I'm not mixing them enough?

[@dailyfoods360]

Lava flavor is very delicious, I like lava cracker 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤. Looks so nice and thank you for sharing the recipes ❤❤❤

[@wohdinhel]

Claire Saffitz x Pizza Person WHEN???

[@Disconcertedfox]

Hi! I'm looking into purchasing one of Claire's books because I love her recipes. Would you recommend Whats For Dessert or Dessert Person for a first time baker aiming to learn and impress their friends? I'm just curious about people's experiences.

[@CSaffitz]

Try What's For Dessert first!

[@Disconcertedfox]

@@CSaffitz thanks so much Claire!

[@nezbut7]

im soooo curious about how this recipe uses 9 eggs basically! gotta make it soon and see

[@itsivana2060]

Is there a difference between lava cake nad molten cake?

[@kasi0034]

Can you give more ideas on what to do with leftover egg whites besides macarons or meringue? So many recipes (not just from your books, but in general) use just the yolk.

[@timeandrelativenerdinspace5859]

Lemon curd is my go to! (Or creme brullee)

[@anabarrueso]

Langues de chat! They are delicious and super easy to make

[@rhubarbpie8709]

Bravetart's angel food cake recipe is great. You could also make some tuile

[@aliciaf1055]

Friands - the recipe I use takes 6 egg whites. I freeze the whites until I have 6 then make a batch. But I also make spiced mixed nuts quite often and a whisked eggwhite makes the flavourings stick to the nuts really well if you just have 1.

[@corrinnegreen5124]

Swiss meringue buttercream! It's a little fussy, but I like it a lot better than American buttercream, which is often to sweet for me.

[@allistar34]

this was a gourmet makes masked a wfd recipe and nobody can tell me otherwise

[@unlitrash]

this is so funny how did you know my mom was craving something chocolatey today and i was thinking of this exactly