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Decadent Whiskey Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe with Salted Caramel Sauce

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A rich and indulgent whiskey chocolate lava cake with a molten center, topped with salted caramel sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170g) bittersweet chocolate
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) whiskey (preferably smooth bourbon like Maker’s Mark)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly butter six 6-ounce ramekins and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Tap out excess cocoa.
  2. Melt bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts until smooth, about 3-4 minutes total. Stir gently to avoid seizing.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar with eggs until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar blend, whisking gently. Add whiskey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined but do not overmix.
  5. Sift all-purpose flour over the batter and fold in gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared ramekins, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft and slightly jiggly.
  8. Let cakes cool for 2 minutes, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates.
  9. Drizzle each cake with 2 tbsp (30ml) salted caramel sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate. Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly. Grease ramekins thoroughly with butter and cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Whiskey can be substituted with bourbon, rum, or omitted entirely.

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Keywords: whiskey chocolate lava cake, molten chocolate cake, salted caramel sauce, easy dessert, boozy dessert, quick lava cake

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