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Dulce de Leche Lava Cakes Recipe

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Indulgent Dulce de Leche Lava Cakes featuring a rich, gooey center of caramelized dulce de leche enveloped in a tender, buttery cake. These individual-sized molten cakes are quick to prepare and bake to perfection, offering a deliciously decadent dessert with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Ramekin Preparation

  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted (for coating)
  • 2 tbsp Flour (optional, for coating)

Cake Batter

  • 400g Dulce de Leche
  • 100g Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 40g All-purpose flour

Topping

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the lava cakes.
  2. Prepare Ramekins: Lightly coat the insides of four ramekins with melted butter to prevent sticking. Optionally, sprinkle a little flour over the butter and tap out excess for an easier release.
  3. Mix Eggs and Flour: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, and 40g flour until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  4. Combine Dulce de Leche and Butter: In a larger bowl, stir together the 400g dulce de leche and 100g melted unsalted butter until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the egg and flour mixture to the dulce de leche mixture, stirring continuously until a uniform batter forms.
  6. Fill Ramekins and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight wobble indicating a molten core.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cakes to cool in the ramekins for approximately 10 minutes. Using a kitchen towel for grip, carefully invert each cake onto a plate. Dust the tops with powdered sugar or your preferred garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Coating the ramekins properly is key to easily unmolding the delicate lava cakes.
  • The baking time is critical; overbaking will set the centers completely and lose the lava effect.
  • Serve immediately for best molten texture and flavor experience.
  • Customization options include topping with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Keywords: dulce de leche lava cake, molten cake, dessert, caramel lava cake, individual dessert

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