A lava cake is a type of cake (usually chocolate) with a filling (also usually chocolate) in the center. When cut open, chocolate "lava" runs out, like a volcano.A lava cake's center is made from not baking the cake all the way through, so the 'lava' filling is hot and runny. Lava cakes are usually made in ramekins, but can also be made in a regular muffin tin.The lava cake recipe varies along with baking time. The lava cakes are usually served with ice cream.Other names for lava cake are chocolate fondant (not to be confused with regular fondant, which is a confection made from sugar and water), volcano cake, molten lava cake, melting chocolate cake, and warm melting chocolate cake.Some recipes for Lava Cake on the Internet:Too Many Chefs

This recipe works great with frozen raspberries as well as frozen. Deep chocolate raspberry flavor cake.

Our family never buys boxed chocolate cake mixes anymore. Feel free to share this low fat chocolate birthday cake recipe with all your loved ones. Go ahead - have a second piece and Happy Birthday!

For Valentines Day, what better way can you show your love and care than with a delicious homemade dinner. Tyler's gooey, decadent chocolate cake would make a delicious, rich dessert. Or maybe a flourless chocolate cake or a classic French creme brulee would suit your tastes better. No matter what, here are some interesting ideas for Valentine's

Tri-Star Vineyards and Winery in Shelbyville joined forces with Lynchburg Cakes and Candies to develop the Tennessee Wine Drop, a piece of chocolate and pecan candy filled with Tri-Star Wine.

This moist, yummy fudge cake is mixed right in the pan, and can go from start to the table in less than an hour. It also contains no dairy or eggs, so it's a great treat for anyone with allergies to those ingredients. For the same reason, it's also a very inexpensive treat. And, it's vegan, so it's suitable for any and all vegetarians.