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Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Lava Cakes

Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Lava Cakes recipe

Lava cakes, also known as molten chocolate cakes, were created by a French chef named Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The first accidental creation of this dessert happened when he took out a chocolate sponge cake from the oven too early. Despite the mistake, the result was a deliciously gooey and decadent dessert loved by many.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 37 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 12 min Rest Time: 5 min Total Time: 37 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 200 gram Dark chocolate
  • 120 gram Unsalted butter
  • 100 gram Granulated sugar
  • 2 unit Eggs
  • 60 gram All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoon Caramel sauce
  • 4 tablespoon Creamy peanut butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until well combined.
  4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
  5. Add the flour and salt, and gently fold until just combined.
  6. Divide half of the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Spoon a tablespoon of caramel sauce and peanut butter into the center of each ramekin, then cover with the remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly gooey.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate, tapping gently to release the cakes.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g40%
Total Carbohydrate 51g17%
Sugars 39g
Protein 7g15%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.