Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCaldo VerdeChef Elizabeth Falkner’s Bon-bondage Recipe

Chef Elizabeth Falkner’s Bon-bondage Recipe

Inspired by Caldo Verde
Time1h
Serves12

A playful interactive dessert full of surprises

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Surprise Filling

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Base

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Bake the Bon-Bondage

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Prepare Muffin Tins

    Grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.

  3. 6

    Fill Muffin Tins

    Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup, about 1/3 full. Add a spoonful of chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and chopped nuts into the center, then top with more batter until filled to 2/3 full.

  4. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. 8

    Cool

    Let the bon-bondage cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve the Dessert

  1. 9

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the bon-bondage warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries.

  2. 10

    Enjoy!

    Dig into the dessert and enjoy the delightful surprises hidden inside!

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