Cakes and Frostings

Dulce De Leche Lava Cake

You don’t need to be a chocoholic to appreciate lava cake, especially when it’s made with caramel-y dulce de leche. Look for it in the international section of your grocery store, or in a well-stocked Mexican market.

Prep

Cook

Servings

Level

Easy

Ingredients

1 stick (½ cup) Challenge Unsalted Butter, plus more for ramekins
¾ cup dulce de leche
1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter four 6-ounce ramekins, dust with flour and place on a baking sheet.
2

Place butter and dulce de leche in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking, until melted and combined. Whisk in powdered sugar and salt.
3

Add eggs, egg yolks and vanilla and whisk to combine. Mix in flour.
4

Divide batter across prepared ramekins and smooth tops. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and edges are firm, but center still wobbles.
5

Let cool 2 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the ramekin and carefully invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.