Molten Chocolate Cakes-France #112

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Molten Chocolate Cakes- France #112

Molten chocolate cakes, (a.k.a. Lava Cake), became famous for a reason; they're cakey on the outside with an irresistible center of warm dark chocolate flowing through the middle. This recipe is quite easy to make and ready in an hour. FYI: timing is everything.

Ingredients:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar 
  • Pinch of salt 
  • 2 T. all -purpose flour 
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Butter and lightly flour, or use cocoa powder, 4- 6 ounce ramekins. Tap out the excess flour/cocoa. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet. 
  2. In a double boiler, over simmering water, melt the butter with the chocolate.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar and salt at high speed until thickened and pale.
  4. Whisk the chocolate until smooth. Quickly fold it into the egg mixture along with the flour.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes are firm but the centers are soft.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then cover each with an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each one over, let stand for 10 seconds and then unmold. Serve immediately. Accompaniments: ice cream, whipped cream  

Result: Surprisingly easy and delicious. It’s all in the timing. 

Bottom line: A huge success! A keeper!
This pic is for my grandson : )

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