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Chocolate Caramel Lava Cake

Decadent chocolate cake with a molten caramel center, perfect for date nights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 egg yolks large
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce

Equipment

  • Ramekins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
  3. Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until pale.
  4. Fold chocolate into eggs.
  5. Sift in flour and salt, fold gently.
  6. Divide batter into ramekins, add caramel in the center.
  7. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle.
  8. Cool 2 minutes, invert, serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for molten center.