Salted Caramel Filled Molten Chocolate Cakes

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

agave syrup (, honey or corn syrup)

1/4 cup

water

1/3 cup

heavy cream

1/2 tsp

flaky salt

1 tsp

vanilla extract

(alternatively, you can skip making the caramel: Take 6 store-bought salted caramels and poke one into the batter in each ramekin after chilling)

3 1/2 oz

chopped bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa solids)

1/4 cup

unsalted butter

3 tbsp

all purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

eggs

1/3 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

softened butter and 2 tbsp cocoa powder (, for the ramekins)

optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (, to serve)