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Chocolate Lava Cake with Salted Caramel

A rich, warm chocolate cake with a molten center and a sweet-salty caramel sauce, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
8g
Chocolate Lava Cake with Salted Caramel
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease two 6-oz ramekins with butter or nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    Melt 4 oz dark chocolate and 4 tbsp butter together in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Whisk 2 eggs and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl until pale and frothy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and 2 tbsp flour until just combined.

  4. 4

    Divide batter between ramekins. Spoon 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce into the center of each, pushing it down slightly. Bake until edges are set but centers are soft, 10-12 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let cool 1 minute, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto plates. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 2 ramekins
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • microwave or double boiler

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