Molten Caramel Chocolate Lava Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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Individual rich chocolate cakes with a molten caramel center create a decadent dessert that oozes with every spoonful. This French recipe, ready in about 29 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 14 min Serves 6 French cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 whole large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
6 small pieces soft caramel candies
for dusting ramekins cocoa powder
optional powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter six 6-ounce ramekins thoroughly, then dust each with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup unsalted butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 whole large eggs and 2 egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs, then sift and fold in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt until just combined.
Step 5: Divide half of the batter evenly among the ramekins, place one soft caramel candy in the center of each, then cover with remaining batter.
Step 6: Bake ramekins on a baking sheet for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers still jiggle slightly.
Step 7: Let cakes cool for 2 minutes, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving immediately.