Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of these Irresistible Salted Caramel Lava Cupcakes. These individual chocolate cakes are oozing with gooey salted caramel, making them a perfect treat for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping:
- 8 soft caramel candies or 1/4 cup thick salted caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a muffin pan.
- Melt butter and chocolate: Melt the butter and chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Whisk eggs and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thickened.
- Combine ingredients: Slowly mix the chocolate into the egg mixture. Fold in flour and salt.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon half the batter into prepared cups, add caramel, cover with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but centers are soft.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm, sprinkled with sea salt.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- To prep ahead, assemble and chill unbaked cupcakes, then bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
