_Sits down with a glass of wine and gets cozy_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies (and gents), let me tell you about this absolutely divine dessert that had my dinner guests practically licking their plates clean last night! I’m talking about my Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Trust me, this is the kind of dessert that’ll have your friends begging for the recipe and thinking you’ve been secretly training at Le Cordon Bleu!
Y’all, I’ve tried countless dessert recipes, but this one? It’s like a warm hug for your taste buds. The best part? It’s actually not that complicated to make (though we can totally let everyone think it is 😉).
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (don’t you dare use the cheap stuff!)
– 1/2 cup butter
– 4 eggs
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup store-bought caramel sauce
– Sea salt flakes
– Vanilla bean ice cream
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Now, let’s get cooking, gorgeous!
1. First things first, preheat that oven to 425°F (218°C). Butter and lightly flour four 6 oz ramekins. (Pro tip: I like to chill my ramekins beforehand – trust your girl on this one!)
1. In a double boiler (or if you’re like me and living that lazy life, microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
1. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and flour until well combined. Slowly fold in the chocolate mixture – and yes, I mean fold, not stir like a mad woman! We want these babies to be light and airy.
1. Fill each ramekin halfway, add a spoonful of caramel sauce in the center, then top with remaining batter.
1. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still jiggly (kind of like me after a few glasses of wine 🍷).
1. Let them cool for exactly one minute – this is crucial, ladies! Run a knife around the edges and invert onto serving plates.
1. Top with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, drizzle with extra caramel sauce, and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
When you cut into these bad boys, the warm chocolate and caramel will ooze out like molten lava, creating the perfect contrast with the cold ice cream. It’s literally heaven on a plate!
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And between us, this pairs wonderfully with a glass of red wine… but you didn’t hear that from me! 😘
XOXO,
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P.S. Still here? Go make these lava cakes already! And don’t forget to share your creation photos in the comments – I live for your kitchen success stories! 💋
