Olympians Are Obsessed With This Viral Lava Cake—And You Can Get a Dupe for $3.99!
Athletes can't stop raving about this gooey chocolate treat—and you can enjoy it at home for under $5!
At the 2024 Summer Olympics, while the world was amazed by the impressive athletes representing countries across the globe, social media was more invested in something else—the food being served in the Olympic Village. Back then, the viral chocolate muffins stole the show. This time around, it seems as though the Italians are stepping it up a notch. This year, the Olympic Village lava cake is all the rage, and it’s yet another instance where the competitors in this year’s Games are totally enamored by the delicious concoction! Here, read all about the viral treat and where you can get your hands on a dupe!
All about the Olympic Village lava cake
Since people started talking about these viral lava cakes, several Olympians have set out to find them for themselves, with many taking to social media to share honest reviews. Canadian ice hockey player Natalie Spooner tracked down this concoction, and in a review posted to Instagram, she gave her honest thoughts. “This is what I’ve been waiting for,” she shares excitedly. “It’s gooey, it’s chocolate-y, the middle is delicious. This is hitting the spot right now, so I’m gonna give this a 9.1 out of 10.” Many took to the comments to share the love—and jokes—about the latest item in the Olympic Village food lineup. “Don’t eat it! It’s a trick from the European teams. Weigh us down with delicious melty sweet treats so we can’t skate fast,” one commenter jested. “It’s called ‘tortino di cioccolato dal cuore caldo (hot hearted chocolate cake),” explained another commenter.
While you might assume these highly accomplished athletes are sticking to a strict diet that doesn’t allow for sweet treats, fueling their bodies with food that makes them feel good—both physically and mentally—is of the utmost importance. While us folks at home might not be competing on the world stage or putting in hours upon hours of physical training each day, that’s not to say we don’t deserve a little treat every now and again as well! Plus, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, we can’t think of a dessert more romantic and decadent than a lava cake! If you want a taste of the Olympic Village at home, check out a few dupes you can pick up at your local grocery store to try out for yourself!
Trader Joe’s sells a hard-to-beat lava cake dupe!
Trader Joe’s is known to make decadence easy, and you can keep their Chocolate Lava Cakes in the freezer and prepare whenever the craving strikes! And selling for just $3.99 for a pack of two, these moist cakes filled with a gooey chocolate center require nothing more than a couple of seconds in the microwave! Grab a package at your local store.
Target also sells Frozen Molten Lava Cakes
Target’s Favorite Day brand always delivers when it comes to sweets, and their Frozen Molten Lava Cakes are beloved by many. Grab a pack of two for $4.99 and prepare in the oven or microwave. “These were pretty good! We topped them with caramel syrup, ice cream and some chocolate shell and it reminded us of the ones from Chili’s,” shared one reviewer.
Aldi Chocolate Lava Cakes are a fan favorite
Aldi is another retailer that makes it easier than ever to enjoy decadent delights with a small price tag, and their Chocolate Lava Cakes, for just $3.29, are easy to enjoy with just a few seconds in the microwave.
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