Dessert

Air Fryer Milo Lava Cake Recipe

BySophie Carsel December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Introduction

This Air Fryer Milo Lava Cake is a quick and delicious treat that combines the rich chocolatey flavor of Milo with a gooey molten center. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without much fuss, it’s easy to make right in your air fryer for a warm, indulgent dessert.

A round chocolate lava cake sits in the center of a white plate with a white marbled texture under it. The cake has a soft, cracked outer layer dusted with cocoa powder, giving it a rich dark brown color. A wedge is cut out from the side, revealing flowing, glossy melted chocolate lava that pools onto the plate. The plate around the cake is decorated with a fine dusting of cocoa powder creating a speckled pattern. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Nestle® Milo
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Step 2: In a bowl, stir together the Milo, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Step 3: Add the water, vegetable oil, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
Step 4: Grease a ramekin and line the bottom with parchment paper, then pour the batter into it.
Step 5: Place the ramekin in the air fryer basket and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cake is set but still soft in the center.
Step 6: Allow the cake to cool for 1 minute, then carefully remove it from the ramekin and invert onto a plate.
Step 7: Sprinkle extra Milo on top for added flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your warm lava cake!

Tips & Variations

For an extra molten center, reduce cooking time slightly and keep an eye on the cake while baking.
Try adding a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
Use dark chocolate Milo or sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added texture.
If you don’t have a ramekin, small oven-safe dishes or silicone molds work well too.

Storage

Store any leftover Milo lava cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 20 seconds to warm the center without drying it out. This cake is best enjoyed fresh for optimal gooey texture.

How to Serve

A round chocolate lava cake sits in the center of a white plate with a white marbled texture background, with a soft, cracked outer layer in dark brown. The top surface is dusted evenly with cocoa powder, while the middle is broken, revealing a thick, glossy, molten chocolate lava flowing out onto the plate. The lava has a smooth shiny texture and pools around the base of the cake, blending seamlessly with the cocoa dust on the plate edges. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this lava cake without an air fryer?

Yes, you can bake the Milo lava cake in a conventional oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye to avoid overbaking.

What can I substitute for vegetable oil in this recipe?

You can use melted butter or any neutral-flavored oil like canola or sunflower oil as a substitute for vegetable oil without changing the texture much.

Air Fryer Milo Lava Cake Recipe

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Author: Sophie
Total Time: 13-15 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

This Air Fryer Milo Lava Cake is a quick and indulgent dessert featuring a rich, gooey chocolate center made from Nestle Milo. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, it offers a warm, molten texture with minimal effort and time. Ready in under 15 minutes, this cake is ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings without heating up the oven.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

4 tablespoon Nestle® Milo
3 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar

Wet Ingredients

1 tablespoon Water
3 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 Egg

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer: Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes to ensure the perfect cooking temperature for the lava cake.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of Nestle® Milo, 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Stir them together until evenly blended.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add 1 tablespoon water, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 egg to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter becomes smooth and homogeneous.
Prepare Ramekin: Grease a ramekin with a bit of oil or butter and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
Air Fry the Cake: Place the ramekin inside the preheated air fryer. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains soft and molten.
Cool and Unmold: Let the lava cake cool for 1 minute. Then, carefully remove the cake from the ramekin and invert it onto a serving plate.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle extra Milo powder on top for an added burst of chocolatey flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, gooey delight!

Notes

Greasing the ramekin and lining with parchment paper helps prevent the cake from sticking and makes removal easier.
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; check at 8 minutes and adjust if needed.
For a richer flavor, you may add a small piece of chocolate in the center before air frying to create an extra molten core.
Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect lava cake texture; it will firm up as it cools.
This recipe makes a single-serving cake; double or triple the ingredients to make more cakes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: International

Keywords: Air Fryer, Milo Lava Cake, Quick Dessert, Molten Chocolate Cake, Easy Air Fryer Recipe

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