Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of butterscotch molten lava cakes, where the outer layer is perfectly baked to a delicate crust while the center oozes with warm, gooey butterscotch sauce. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with a crisp exterior giving way to a luscious, creamy interior that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cakes:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and butterscotch chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the melted butterscotch mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft and jiggly.
- Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
- Serve immediately, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream and chopped nuts.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the batter a few hours in advance and refrigerate it in the ramekins. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Storage: These cakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 molten lava cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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