LongHorn Molten Lava Cake
Price, Calories, and Copycat Recipe (2026)
Few desserts close out a steakhouse meal quite like the Molten Lava Cake. A warm dark chocolate cake arrives at the table, and the first cut releases a rich fudge center that flows onto the plate alongside cold vanilla bean ice cream. The contrast between warm cake and cold cream keeps the combination near the top of most repeat orders at the LongHorn menu.
The following guide covers the current LongHorn Molten Lava Cake price, calorie count, ingredients, allergen notes, a copycat recipe for baking the same dessert at home, and answers to the questions dessert lovers ask most.
A dark chocolate cake baked with a molten fudge center
Vanilla bean ice cream served alongside
A drizzle of chocolate sauce and caramel sauce over the top
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1,100 |
| Carbohydrates | Roughly 62 percent of total calories |
| Fat | Roughly 33 percent of total calories |
| Protein | Roughly 5 percent of total calories |
The cake contains wheat flour, that’s why the dessert is not gluten free. Dairy and eggs also appear in both the cake and the ice cream, and some preparation methods may introduce soy. Confirming directly with a server remains the safest approach for anyone managing a specific allergy, since ingredient sourcing can vary slightly by location.
Recreating the dessert at home requires a bit more precision than a typical cake, mainly around bake time, since a few extra minutes in the oven turns the molten center into a fully baked one — a contrast to the quick, straightforward preparation of a steak like the LongHorn Renegade Sirloin .
Ingredients (makes 4 individual cakes)
- 4 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- Butter and cocoa powder, for greasing the ramekins
- Vanilla bean ice cream, for serving
- Chocolate sauce and caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and grease four ramekins with butter, then dust lightly with cocoa powder
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth
- Whisk the powdered sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined
- Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each addition
- Stir in the vanilla extract
- Fold in the flour gently, mixing just until no streaks remain
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges look firm while the center still jiggles slightly
- Let the cakes rest for one minute, then run a knife around the edge and invert each onto a plate
- Top with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce and caramel sauce before serving immediately
Recipe Tips
- Baking exactly 12 to 14 minutes matters more than almost any other step, since a minute or two longer turns the molten center into a solid one
- Using high quality chocolate makes a noticeable difference in flavor, since the chocolate carries most of the dessert
- Greasing the ramekins thoroughly, corners included, prevents the cake from sticking when inverted onto the plate
- Serving the cake immediately after inverting keeps the molten center flowing properly, since the center firms up quickly once exposed to air
The first cut into the cake and watching the fudge center spill out never gets old, even after ordering the same dessert a dozen times.
Splitting one between my husband and me feels perfect, since the portion genuinely satisfies two people without either of us feeling stuffed.
I tried the homemade version using the copycat recipe, and getting the bake time right on the first try surprised me. The center stayed properly molten.
| Dessert | Approximate Calories |
|---|---|
| Molten Lava Cake | 1,100 |
| Chocolate Stampede | 2,460, serves two |
| Caramel Apple Goldrush | 1,640, serves two |
| Strawberries and Cream Shortcake | 640 |
- Request the dessert paired with an active LongHorn Steakhouse Coupon Code where available, since dessert discounts occasionally apply during promotional periods
- Consider ordering the cake toward the end of a LongHorn Steakhouse Birthday celebration, since the warm presentation works well as a birthday cake substitute
- Ask for two spoons up front if planning to share, since the portion comfortably splits between two diners
- Order the dessert last rather than alongside the entrée, since the cake needs to come out of the oven close to serving time to keep the center properly molten
TThe LongHorn Molten Lava Cake earns its reputation through a simple but effective contrast: warm chocolate cake, a fudge center that flows the moment a fork breaks through, and cold vanilla bean ice cream to balance the richness. Whether ordered at the restaurant or baked at home using the copycat recipe above, getting the timing right on that molten center makes all the difference between a good dessert and a great one. Before heading out to enjoy one fresh, it’s worth checking the opening timing of Steakhouse locations near you to plan your visit accordingly..
