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Two Trader Joe’s chocolate lava cakes cooking in an air fryer basket, showing how they are baked directly in their oven-safe cups from frozen.
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Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes

These Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes are the perfect quick dessert to satisfy any chocolate craving. With a rich, gooey center and warm, soft cake on the outside, they taste just like a restaurant-style lava cake—right from your freezer! No need to thaw—just pop them straight into the air fryer for a warm, chocolatey treat in minutes.
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer dessert, frozen lava cake, gooey chocolate cake, quick chocolate cake, Trader Joe’s chocolate lava cake
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes contains 2 cakes, frozen

Instructions

  • Remove the chocolate lava cakes from the packaging.
  • Place the cakes (in their oven-safe cups) directly into the air fryer basket.
  • Insert the basket into the air fryer.
  • Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F.
  • Set the timer for 6 minutes.
  • When done, carefully remove the cakes from the air fryer.
  • Invert each cake onto a plate by flipping over the cup, gently squeezing the sides and tapping on the top if needed to release the cake.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey chocolate center!

Notes

  • No need to thaw the cakes—cook them straight from frozen.
  • The oven-safe cups are safe for the air fryer too.
  • Perfect for satisfying dessert cravings anytime!