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My choco-lava cake comes out very nicely, but the chocolate doesn't melt when heated for eating. What can I do?

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There is an alternate method. After you fill the cups with 3/4 of the batter, with a spoon, make a hollow at the center. Fill that hollow space with chocolate chips. With the batter in the cups themselves, cover the top so the chocolate chips aren't visible. After baking, the lava should flow nicely.

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What can I use if I don't have baking spray?

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Grease the cups with melted butter, then dust with a bit of cocoa powder.

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I don't have custard cups, so what do I use?

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You can use muffin tins or a cake pan, but you would need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

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Can I use coco powder instead of chocolate?

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Coco powder will not give as rich and creamy a flavor, but it will work.

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Any substitute for egg?

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When baking, and I don't have any eggs, I would use 1/4 cup of vegetable oil as a substitute of egg.

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Can I use cupcake cups to make molten lava cakes?

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As long as they can be used in the oven, it will work.

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Can I bake my lava cakes in cupcake pan?

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Yes, you can.

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Can I substitute melted butter for the baking spray?

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Coat the molds with melted butter, then dust them with cocoa powder.

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If I cool my lava cake to eat as a cool dessert, will it be ruined?

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The cake won't be ruined, but the chocolate will become hard like a candy bar again if chilled.

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Can sugar free pudding be used as the lava filling?

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Why not? As long as the pudding is ovenproof you can use it.

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Can I microwave the molten cake to seve warm?

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You could, but it would be best if you just put the cake in the oven for five or 10 minutes.

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Can I bake the cake in a large baking pan?

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You can, but it will not be in the shape of a lava, and may require a different cooking time.

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What temperature should I set my oven to?

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When baking this cake, you should preheat your oven to a temperature of 425ºF (220ºC).

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Can I use curds in place of eggs?

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No, you can't.

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What temperature should I set the oven to if I use a square baking pan?

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The size and material of the pan matter more than the shape.

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Can I use a microwave to make a chocolate molten lava cake?

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No. A microwave can heat food, but it cannot make it the correct consistency.

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Can I bake a molten lava cake in an electric oven in a silicon cupcake tin?

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No, most silicone is heat-resistant up to about 440 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a perfect material for cooking with.

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