Hey there, fellow foodies! Get ready to indulge in a dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests beg for the recipe. Today, I’m sharing my absolute favorite showstopper: a Salted Caramel Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Trust me, this one’s a game-changer! 💁♀️
Let me tell you, I’ve served this bad boy at countless dinner parties, and the reactions are always the same – eyes rolling back in pure bliss and phones whipping out to snap pics for the ‘gram. The best part? It’s actually way easier to make than it looks (but we’ll keep that our little secret, okay?).
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 8 oz dark chocolate (splurge on the good stuff, ladies!)
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– Store-bought caramel sauce (because who has time to make everything from scratch?)
– Sea salt flakes
– Vanilla bean ice cream
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Preheat that oven to 425°F (already feeling hot in here! 🔥)
2. Butter and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins
3. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler (or microwave if you’re impatient like me)
4. Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy
5. Fold in the chocolate mixture and flour (gently, we’re not working out here!)
6. Fill each ramekin halfway, add a dollop of caramel, then top with remaining batter
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but center is still jiggly
Pro tip: Set a timer on your phone because trust me, you don’t want to be scrolling through TikTok and forget about these babies in the oven!
To serve, invert onto plates (cross your fingers!), sprinkle with sea salt, and add a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Watch as the warm chocolate center oozes out and mingles with the ice cream – it’s literally food porn! 🤤
Y’all, this dessert is seriously life-changing. If your significant other hasn’t proposed yet, this might do the trick! 💍
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Until next time, keep cooking and stay sweet! XOXO 👩🍳✨
