Best 4 Chocolate Cake With Molten Caramel Center Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our exceptional Chocolate Cake with Molten Caramel Center. This masterpiece is a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and luscious caramel, crafted to tantalize your taste buds. The moist and decadent chocolate cake envelops a hidden treasure - a molten caramel center that oozes out upon every delightful bite. This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating this extraordinary dessert, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Additionally, we present variations to cater to diverse preferences, including a gluten-free option and a vegan alternative. Embark on this culinary journey and create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MOLTEN CARAMEL CENTER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

75 grams (1/3 cup) superfine sugar
Pinch salt
60 milliliters (1/4 cup) heavy cream
15 grams (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
1 egg
40 grams (3 tablespoons) superfine sugar
55 grams (1.9 ounces) 70% dark chocolate, chopped
55 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the molds
30 grams (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cocoa powder, for the molds
Heavy cream or ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the salted caramel: Heat the sugar in a medium dry frying pan over medium heat, without stirring but shaking the pan intermittently to disperse some of the sugar, until fully melted and a dark golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Take the pan immediately off the heat and whisk in the salt and half of the cream; the mixture will bubble up very quickly. Add the other half of the cream once it has stopped bubbling so vigorously. Once all the cream is added and it has stopped bubbling, whisk in the butter. Place the pan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until the mixture has thickened slightly, another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the hot caramel into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer for 3 hours or overnight. You should be able to make between 8 and 10 caramels roughly 1/2 inch in size, depending on your ice cube tray. The salted caramel cubes can also be kept in the freezer for 2 weeks for later use.
  • For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/390 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg and sugar with a hand whisk until the mixture appears light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a double boiler, stirring occasionally, until completely melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the bowl of chocolate from the heat and slowly pour over the egg mixture. Whisk until combined. Sift in the flour and stir the mixture together gently with a spatula until all of the flour is incorporated.
  • Using some spare soft butter, grease the inside of 2 chocolate fondant molds (roughly 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep). Place the cocoa powder into the bottom of one mold. Rotate the mold, tipping the excess cocoa powder around the edges until the mold is completely coated. Tip the excess cocoa powder into the second mold and repeat the process. Tip out any remaining cocoa powder from the mold once finished.
  • Using a tablespoon, fill the molds up two-thirds of the way with the chocolate mixture. Remove 2 caramel cubes from the freezer and push a cube into the center of each cake, making sure the caramel is covered by the chocolate batter.
  • Bake until the tops have formed a slight crust and the cakes start to pull away from the sides of the molds, about 11 minutes. Immediately remove the cakes from the oven. Place a serving plate on top of each mold and flip it over, releasing the cakes. Serve immediately with cream or ice cream.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE W/CARAMEL CENTER



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Try this easy recipe for individual cakes with gooey caramel centers! Awesome!

Provided by Sheri Mullins

Categories     Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c butter
3/4 c chocolate chips, semisweet
4 eggs
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c flour
12 caramel candies
1/4 c evaporated milk, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups
  • 2. Combine butter and chocolate in a double boiler; cook stirring continually until chocolate is melted. let stand to cool slightly. **NOTE: You can melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave using the DEFROST setting stirring occassionally for 4 minutes
  • 3. Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until thickened about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Add flour gradually; beating at low speed.
  • 5. Add chocolate mixture and beat until thick and glossy; about 3 minutes
  • 6. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 fill. Bake the cakes for 5 minutes.
  • 7. Meanwhile, combine carmaels and 2 T evaporated milk in a double boiler. Cook, stirring continually until caramels are melted.
  • 8. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls of caramel mixture into each muffin cup; bake for 8 minutes longer.
  • 9. Invert cakes onto individual serving plates
  • 10. Stir remaining evaporated milk into remaining caramel mixture; serve with warm cakes.

MOLTEN CARAMEL CAKES



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Chuck Hughes' molten caramel cakes are impressive single-size desserts, oozing with rich molten white chocolate.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups/500ml chopped white chocolate
1/4 cup/60ml butter, plus more for the ramekins
2 cups/500ml store-bought dulce de leche
4 eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup/60ml sugar
1 cup/250ml all-purpose flour
Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Steps:

  • Melt the white chocolate with the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the dulce de leche and stir until incorporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is pale and has doubled in volume. Gradually add the white chocolate mixture, and then the flour. Take your time to avoid lumps.
  • Divide the batter among 6 ramekins. Bake until the cakes are golden brown and the centers are still soft, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This delicious dessert recipe for Molten Chocolate Cake comes from Everyday Food's book, "Great Food Fast."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for muffin tins
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for muffin tins
3 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Whipped Cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter 6 cups of a standard muffin tin. Dust with granulated sugar, and tap out excess. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. With the mixer on low speed, beat in flour and salt until just combined. Beat in chocolate until just combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  • Place muffin tin on a baking sheet; bake just until tops of the cakes no longer jiggle when the pan is lightly shaken, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
  • To serve, turn out cakes, and place on serving plates, bottom sides up. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of your cake. Opt for a dark or semi-sweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Do not overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving: This will help the caramel center to set and prevent it from leaking out.
  • Serve the cake warm: The caramel center is best enjoyed when it is warm and gooey. You can reheat the cake in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake with molten caramel center is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and gooey caramel center, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.

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