Description
A rich, individual chocolate cake with a warm, flowing caramel center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons soft caramel filling
- Cooking spray or butter for ramekins
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter or cooking spray and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, or microwave in short bursts, stirring until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gently whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the flour and salt until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Divide half of the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place one teaspoon of soft caramel filling in the center of the batter in each ramekin. Top with the remaining batter.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still be soft.
- Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully invert each cake onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 160
Keywords: chocolate, lava cake, molten, caramel, dessert, individual cake, rich chocolate