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Salted Caramel Lava Loaf


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

A deliciously gooey loaf cake filled with salted caramel.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Ensure everything is well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Add Caramel Sauce: Gently fold in ¾ cup of salted caramel sauce, ensuring it’s evenly distributed but not overmixed.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it out evenly.
  8. Drizzle the remaining ¼ cup of caramel sauce over the batter in the pan.
  9. Carefully pour the remaining batter over the caramel layer, smoothing it out.
  10. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (the center should remain slightly gooey).
  11. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Before serving, sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top for an added flavor kick.

Notes

  • This cake is best served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg