Strawberry Lava Mini Cakes

If you’re craving a dessert that’s quick, sweet, and perfectly portioned, these Mini Strawberry Runny Cakes are just the treat. Each little cake features a soft, buttery crumb and a warm, flowing strawberry jam center. Ideal for tea parties, family gatherings, or a cozy after-dinner indulgence, this recipe guides you step by step for perfect results.

🍓 Mini Strawberry Runny Cakes
Yields: ~12 mini cakes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• All-purpose flour – 250 g (2 cups / 8.8 oz) – provides structure
• Baking powder – 1 tsp – helps cakes rise
• Salt – ½ tsp – balances sweetness

Wet Ingredients

• Unsalted butter, room temperature – 250 g (1 cup + 3 tbsp / 8.8 oz) – adds richness, tender crumb
• White granulated sugar – 250 g (1 cup + 3 tbsp / 8.8 oz) – sweetness, moisture
• Eggs, large, room temperature – 5 – structure, light texture
• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp – flavor enhancer

Filling

• Strawberry jam – as needed – gooey center

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease mini cake molds or a mini muffin pan with butter, dust lightly with flour, and tap out excess.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar

• Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer until pale, fluffy, and light (3–4 minutes).
• Scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla

• Reduce mixer to medium-low.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in vanilla extract. (The batter may look slightly curdled—this is normal and will smooth when flour is added.)

Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients

• Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until smooth. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5: Fill Molds & Add Jam

• Spoon batter halfway into each mold.
• Place 1 tsp of strawberry jam in the center of each.
• Cover with remaining batter, enclosing the jam, and smooth the tops gently.

Step 6: Bake

• Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge (avoiding the jam) comes out clean.
• Let cakes rest in molds for 5 minutes before removing.

Step 7: Serve Warm

• Carefully unmold the mini cakes.
• Serve warm to enjoy the gooey jam center.
• Optional: dust with powdered sugar or pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra-special touch.

✨ These mini cakes are tender, buttery, and filled with sweet strawberry goodness—simple to make, yet sure to impress.