Toffee Molten Lava Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this decadent toffee molten lava cake that I've perfected for entertaining. It's honestly one of my favorite desserts to make because the whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to table. The dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. What really makes this special is that gooey toffee center that oozes out when you cut into it, plus the recipe uses simple pantry staples that most of us already have on hand. Your friends won't believe you made something this impressive so quickly and easily.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gdark chocolate(chopped)
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 100 gtoffee bits
- 5 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Butter six 250ml ramekins and dust with flour.
Tip: Optional: use a pastry brush to remove excess flour.
- 2
Melt butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted.
Tip: Optional: let cool slightly before proceeding.
- 3
Whisk together eggs and toffee bits. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Tip: Optional: use an electric mixer for faster results.
- 4
Pour batter into prepared ramekins and smooth tops.
Tip: Optional: use a spatula to remove air bubbles.
- 5
Place ramekins in a large baking dish and add hot water to come halfway up the sides.
Tip: Optional: use a baking stone for crisper crust.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are set and centers are still slightly jiggly.
Tip: Optional: rotate ramekins halfway through baking time.
- 7
Remove from oven and let cool in water bath for 1-2 minutes. Invert onto plates and serve immediately.
Tip: Optional: dust with powdered sugar for extra elegance.
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