Description
Indulge in these Caramel Lava Donuts, featuring a buttery exterior and a molten caramel center, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together, then gradually add to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Fill each donut mold halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of caramel sauce into the center, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean (avoid touching the caramel).
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with extra caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Watch the baking time closely to ensure the caramel center remains gooey. Avoid overfilling the donut molds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: donuts, baking, caramel, dessert, easy recipe