Did you know there is a dessert elegant enough for the most formal of dinner parties and which will thrill and delight even young children. These erupting volcano cakes, also called lava cakes, do exactly that erupt when they are cut into.
The secret is the shortened baking time of only 10 minutes which makes the outside firm but leaving the insides very soft. This allows the “volcano” to erupt when you cut into the cake with fork or spoon.
In addition to your normal baking supplies you will need custard cups or souffle dishes since these are single serving cakes. Decorating these cakes is easy. For adults a bit of whip cream and a strawberry will add to the eye appeal.
For kids you could try a scoop of ice dream or a small toy dinosaur. You can find dozens of recipes for erupting volcano cakes. Enjoy!