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Chocolate Caramel Lava Cake

A rich chocolate dessert with a warm gooey caramel center that melts beautifully when served.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Batter
  • 150 g dark chocolate
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 60 g all-purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
Filling
  • 6 caramel candies

Equipment

  • ramekins
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C and grease ramekins with butter and cocoa powder.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  3. Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Combine melted chocolate with egg mixture and add vanilla.
  5. Fold in flour and salt gently.
  6. Fill ramekins halfway, add caramel, then top with batter.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Rest briefly, invert onto plates, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain the molten center. Serve immediately for best texture.