Decadent Molten Lava Cakes with Surprise Fillings

For chocolate lovers, these rich molten lava cakes are a dream come true. As soon as you cut them open, a tasty surprise filling will come out like molten lava. There are chocolate truffles and caramel candies on these cakes, so they're great for a special dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 pieces of your choice of chocolate truffles or caramel candies for fillings
• Powdered sugar for dusting optional
• Whipped cream or ice cream optional, for serving

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425F 220C

Grease and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins or muffin tins

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth

Let it cool slightly

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth

Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined

Divide half of the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins or muffin tins

Place a chocolate truffle or caramel candy of your choice in the center of each ramekin, then cover with the remaining batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and slightly jiggly

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes

Then, run a knife around the edges to loosen them and carefully invert each cake onto a serving plate

Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately with whipped cream or ice cream

Enjoy your decadent molten lava cakes with a surprise filling!