Chocolate Lava Cakes With Salted Caramel

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes with Salted Caramel Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons soft butter , plus 3/4 cup butter , cubed
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 ounces dark chocolate , finely chopped
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 eggs , beaten
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
594
Sugar
47g
Fat
41g
Chocolate Lava Cakes with Salted Caramel are a restaurant classic that can now be easily made at home. The warm, runny center of the cake is made by slightly under-baking it, creating a contrast between the soft, melted center and the slightly firmer outer cake. The salted caramel sauce is the perfect topping for these sweet and rich cakes, balancing out the flavors and adding a touch of saltiness. These cakes are great for a special occasion or when you want to indulge in something truly decadent.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease 8 ramekins with the soft butter and dust each with cocoa powder.
2.In a heatproof bowl, set over a pot of simmering water, melt the cubed butter and chopped chocolate, stirring occasionally.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, and cocoa powder.
4.Slowly whisk in the beaten eggs, white sugar, heavy cream, and sea salt until well combined.
5.Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the egg mixture until smooth.
6.Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
7.Let the cakes cool for a few minutes, then run a knife along the edges to loosen them. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve with a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.

PROS

These Chocolate Lava Cakes with Salted Caramel are a decadent dessert that will satisfy any chocolate lover.

They are quick and easy to make, and each cake is perfectly sized for a single serving.

The melted center and the salty-sweet caramel sauce is an irresistible combination.

CONS

These lava cakes are rich and indulgent, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also high in calories and fat, so they may not be suitable for those watching their weight or cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these chocolate lava cakes are not particularly healthy, they do contain dark chocolate which is a good source of antioxidants.
The sea salt can also help to balance electrolytes in the body.

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