Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Salted Caramel-Filled Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes. Break into a warm, chocolatey exterior to discover a gooey salted caramel center — a perfect combination of flavors and textures for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
For the Chocolate Icing:
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 tablespoon golden syrup or corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Icing:
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon golden syrup or corn syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare Your Baking Equipment:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Butter and flour mini bundt molds or ramekins to ensure the cakes release easily after baking.
2. Make the Caramel Filling:
- In a small bowl, combine toffee bits, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and chopped semisweet chocolate.
- Mix well and set aside.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and mix for 2 minutes.
- Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
4. Assemble the Lava Cakes:
- Add 4 tablespoons of cake batter to each prepared mold.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the caramel filling into the center of each mold.
- Top with the remaining batter, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
5. Bake the Cakes:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
- Let the cakes cool in the molds for 10 minutes before carefully unmolding onto a wire rack.
6. Prepare the Icings: Chocolate Icing:
- Mix confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, golden syrup, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Vanilla Icing:
- Combine confectioners’ sugar, golden syrup, water, and vanilla extract, adjusting water for a drizzle-able consistency.
7. Decorate the Cakes:
- Drizzle the chocolate icing over the cooled cakes.
- Follow with the vanilla icing for a striking contrast.
- Let the icings set for at least 2 hours before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American