Dessert
How many calories in Chocolate Lava Cake?
A decadent chocolate cake with a gooey, molten center, best served warm.
Per 100 g
397 kcal
Individual Cake
397 kcal
(100 g)
| Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 6.8 g / 100g | 47.6 g / 100g | 18 g / 100g |
In numbers
Where the calories come from
Protein 7% · Carbs 50% · Fat 43%
Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.
- Individual Cake (100 g, 397 kcal) is 20% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
- Burning individual cake takes about 97 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).
Compared with similar foods
Chocolate Lava Cake is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 187 kcal per 100 g.
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl | 80 | 2 g |
| Mango Lime Sorbet | 120 | 0.5 g |
| Mango Sticky Rice Balls | 200 | 3 g |
| Caramel Apple Nachos | 210 | 1 g |
| Raspberry-Lemon Muffins | 325 | 4.5 g |
| Chocolate Lava Cake | 397 | 6.8 g |
Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.
Health score
3/10
Weight loss suitability
High in calories; treat as an occasional indulgence.
Frequently asked questions
- What makes chocolate lava cake gooey?
- The molten center is achieved by underbaking the cake, leaving it soft and liquid inside.
- Is chocolate lava cake gluten-free?
- It can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and adjusting other ingredients.
- How should I serve chocolate lava cake?
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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