Dulce de Leche Lava Cakes Recipe
These Dulce de Leche Lava Cakes are indulgent individual chocolate cakes filled with a warm, gooey dulce de leche center. Perfect for a decadent dessert, these molten cakes combine rich sweetness with a soft, tender cake exterior. They are easy to prepare and baked to perfection in the oven, making for an impressive yet simple treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 individual lava cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
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For the Ramekins
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted (for greasing)
- 2 tbsp Flour (optional, for dusting)
For the Cake Batter
- 400g Dulce de Leche
- 100g Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Egg yolk
- 2 Large eggs
- 40g All-purpose flour
For Serving
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to get it ready for baking the lava cakes.
- Prepare Ramekins: Take 4 ramekins and coat the sides with melted butter, optionally sprinkle lightly with flour to ensure the cakes don’t stick after baking.
- Mix Eggs and Flour: In a small bowl, combine the 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, and 40g of all-purpose flour. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dulce de Leche and Butter: In a larger bowl, stir together the 400g dulce de leche and 100g melted unsalted butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the egg and flour mixture into the dulce de leche and butter bowl. Mix thoroughly until the batter is well combined and uniform.
- Fill Ramekins and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly to maintain the lava effect.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 10 minutes. Then carefully invert each cake onto a plate using a kitchen towel to gently loosen and flip. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the centers should remain slightly gooey to create the molten lava effect.
- Allow cakes to cool slightly before unmolding to prevent breaking.
- Optional: You can sprinkle a little flour inside the ramekins after buttering for an even easier release.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an extra special touch.
Keywords: Dulce de Leche, Lava Cake, Molten Cake, Dessert, Easy Dessert, Latin American Dessert
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