_Sips coffee_ Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to absolutely rock your taste buds with this heavenly dessert that’ll make your dinner guests think you’ve been secretly training at Le Cordon Bleu! I’m about to share my ultimate Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Lava Cakes recipe that’s literally been making my friends beg for more.
Trust me, honey, this isn’t your basic chocolate cake. We’re talking about warm, gooey chocolate heaven with a surprise caramel center that oozes out like liquid gold. _chef’s kiss_
Here’s what you’ll need (and no cheating with store-bought substitutes!):
– 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (because we’re fancy like that)
– 1/2 cup butter (unsalted, please!)
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 8 soft caramel candies
– Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional, but like, who are we kidding?)
Now, let me walk you through this divine experience:
1. Preheat that oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter and cocoa powder four ramekins like your life depends on it.
1. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler. Stir until smooth and silky – just like your favorite rom-com ending!
1. In a separate bowl, whisk those eggs and sugar until they’re thick and pale yellow. Girl, your arm might get tired, but think of it as your workout for the day!
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1. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then gently stir in the flour. Don’t overmix – we’re not making bread here!
1. Pour half the batter into each ramekin, pop a caramel in the center, then cover with remaining batter.
1. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly (kinda like me on the dance floor 💃).
Let these babies rest for 1 minute, then invert onto serving plates. The moment of truth comes when your guests cut into these bad boys and that caramel comes flowing out like liquid dreams!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many marriage proposals I’ve gotten after serving these! 😉
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Pro tip: If you’re feeling extra naughty, sprinkle some sea salt on top. It’s like adding jewelry to an already gorgeous outfit – completely unnecessary but totally fabulous!
Now go forth and bake, my darlings! And remember, calories don’t count when you’re making memories! 💕✨
