Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Salted Caramel Lava Cupcakes, where rich chocolate cake encases a gooey, molten caramel center, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. These irresistible treats are perfect for any sweet tooth craving a luxurious dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- 6 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 (218°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining with foil cupcake liners.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- Combine ingredients: Slowly whisk the chocolate mixture into the eggs. Stir in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Fill cupcake cavities: Fill each cupcake cavity halfway with the batter. Place caramel candy or salted caramel sauce in the center of each. Top with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 2–3 minutes before removing from the pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve warm for the gooey lava effect.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate and caramel for best results.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm; can be briefly reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
