Indulge in a rich Texan twist on a classic dessert with this Molten Lava Cake made with Klein Bros. Chocolate Covered Pecans.

Each bite blends gooey chocolate fudge with a nutty crunch—perfect for celebrations or sweet cravings.

Ingredients

For the cake batter (makes 4–6 ramekins):

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter

• 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate, chopped

• 2 large eggs

• 2 large egg yolks

• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar

• ⅛ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup chopped Klein Bros. Chocolate Covered Pecans

For the molten center (fudge filling):

• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

• 4 oz (115 g) bittersweet or dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup (optional)

Optional toppings:

• Powdered sugar

• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

• Whole Klein Bros. Chocolate Covered Pecans

• Whole Klein Bros. Chocolate Covered Pecans

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Instructions

Molten Center Prep

• Heat cream until steaming.

• Add chopped chocolate, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until smooth.

• Chill in a shallow dish for 2 hours, then scoop into 6 small balls and freeze until solid.

Cake Batter

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour 4–6 ramekins.

• Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla until pale and fluffy.

• Fold chocolate mixture into the eggs.

• Sift in flour and stir just until combined.

• Fold in chopped Klein Bros. Chocolate Covered Pecans.

• Assemble the Cakes

  • Spoon batter halfway into ramekins.

  • Place a frozen fudge ball in the center.

  • Cover with more batter until ¾ full.

  • Tap ramekins gently to settle.

  Bake

  • Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set and center still jiggles slightly.

  • Rest 1 minute, then invert onto plates or serve straight from ramekins.

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  TNT Serving Tips

  • Dust with powdered sugar

  • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream

  • Garnish with whole Klein Bros. Chocolate Covered Pecans

  • Drizzle extra chocolate or caramel over the top if you’re feelin’ wild