Toffee Molten Lava Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, gooey chocolate cake with a caramelized sugar crust.
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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
Detail level
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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