Decadent Molten Chocolate Cake
Every year, my four best girlfriends and I get together and exchange Christmas gifts. Hard to admit, but we’ve been doing this for 20 years, since we graduated from high school, which for you math geniuses out there makes me...old.
Anyhoo, festivities are being held at my place this year and I'm eager to whip up a good meal in the new kitchen. I'll be tackling one of my favourite recipes for dessert, a decadent molten chocolate cake. Its so good, I had to share with you. Word of warning: only make just enough servings, because you will be tempted to eat more than one (or two or three...)!
Decadent Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe
5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
Whipped Cream
Makes 6 servings
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Butter six 3/4-cup ramekins.
- Microwave chopped chocolate and butter until melted. Cool slightly. Optional: Add a couple splashes of liqueur (Grand Marnier, Frangelico, Amaretto, to name a few).
- Whisk eggs and egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Whisk in sugar, then chocolate mixture and flour. Pour batter into dishes, dividing equally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Bake cakes until sides are set but center remains soft and runny, about 11 minutes or up to 14 minutes for batter that was refrigerated. Run small knife around cakes to loosen. Immediately turn cakes out onto plates or serve in dish.
- Serve w/ whipped cream. If you’re feeling especially sinful, serve with chocolate sauce on the side!
6 comments
Oh, man, that looks sooo good. Your girlfriends are very lucky to have you baking these for them! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me from Adam but I love chocolate and finding this made my day. thx
ReplyDeleteYou had me a decadent. Thanks for showing and sharing. Yum.
ReplyDeletejbhat
(How exciting for you to be the hostess this year, too!)
jbhat
Drooling. All over my laptop.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm.... The best warm dessert for cold winter days!! :D
ReplyDeletejust made this. flavour was amazing. i cooked for 14mins as i thought it was not set enough but 11 would have been better. inside was like mousse. so good.
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