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Decadent Guinness Chocolate Lava Cake with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

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A rich and indulgent chocolate lava cake infused with Guinness stout and served with a smoky whiskey caramel sauce, perfect for special occasions or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces (115g) good-quality dark chocolate, chopped (e.g., Ghirardelli 60% cacao)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ramekins
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Guinness stout (or your favorite Irish stout)
  • 1/4 cup (32g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Whiskey Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter each ramekin generously and dust with cocoa powder, shaking out excess.
  2. Melt chopped chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly fold melted chocolate mixture and Guinness stout into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the eggs.
  5. Sift flour and salt over the mixture and fold in until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
  7. Let cakes cool 1-2 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert onto serving plates.
  8. To make whiskey caramel sauce: Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a saucepan over medium heat. Swirl gently until sugar dissolves and turns deep amber, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth.
  9. Slowly whisk in warm cream (careful of bubbling), then stir in whiskey and sea salt. Return to low heat if needed to combine fully. Keep warm until serving.
  10. Drizzle whiskey caramel sauce over lava cakes. Optionally serve with vanilla ice cream or powdered sugar.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better whipping. Fold ingredients gently to keep air bubbles. Watch baking time closely to maintain molten center. Use good-quality dark chocolate and fresh Guinness stout. Make caramel sauce just before serving or keep warm gently. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut cream substitutes. Whiskey caramel sauce can be made alcohol-free by omitting whiskey and adding vanilla extract.

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Keywords: Guinness chocolate lava cake, whiskey caramel sauce, chocolate dessert, Irish stout dessert, molten chocolate cake, easy lava cake recipe

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