Description
The Decadent Salted Caramel Lava Cake is a rich chocolate dessert with a gooey salted caramel center, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare ramekins by greasing with butter and dusting with flour.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar, then add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Gently fold in flour and sea salt until just combined.
- Divide half the batter among ramekins, add salted caramel sauce, and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Chill the batter for 30 minutes for better shape.
- Use individual ramekins for even baking.
- Experiment with different chocolate types for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American