Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Applebee's-inspired Triple Chocolate Meltdown recipe—a rich, ooey-gooey molten lava dessert that combines layers of dark chocolate decadence with bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips. With a buttery, cocoa-infused cake exterior and a luscious molten center, this treat is perfectly complemented by a drizzle of silky chocolate syrup and a velvety scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ready in just 12 minutes of baking time, this easy-to-make chocolate sensation brings the restaurant experience straight to your table, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you serve it directly in the ramekins or impressively unmold it onto a plate, every bite promises indulgent perfection!
Scan with your phone to download!
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and grease four individual ramekins with butter or non-stick spray.
Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (or in the microwave in short intervals). Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes pale and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture, whisking continuously to combine.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra gooeyness.
Divide the batter evenly among the greased ramekins, filling each one about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft. Do not overbake to ensure the molten texture inside.
Once done, allow the ramekins to cool for 2-3 minutes before carefully unmolding onto plates or serving directly from the ramekins.
Drizzle each dessert generously with chocolate syrup and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Enjoy immediately for the best gooey experience!
Serving size | (1034.9g) |
---|
Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
---|---|
Calories | 3922.9 |
Total Fat 235.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 136.5g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
Cholesterol 740.9mg | 0% |
Sodium 1649.2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 424.7g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 32.7g | 0% |
Total Sugars 293.4g | |
Protein 52.3g | 0% |
Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
Calcium 618.7mg | 0% |
Iron 32.7mg | 0% |
Potassium 2586.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories