chocolate lava cakes
This is my daughter-in-laws favorite dessert.
prep time
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
3-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CENTER:
- 2 ounces bar of ghirarlelli chocolate baking bar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- CAKE:
- 4 ounces bar ghirardelli baking bar
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 2 - whole eggs
- 2 - egg yolks only from 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
How To Make chocolate lava cakes
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Step 1To make the centers, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 2 ounces of chocolate with the cream. Whisk gently to blend
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Step 2Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. With your hands, form into six balls; refrigerate until needed.
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Step 3Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
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Step 4To make the cakes, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 4 ounces of chocolate and the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
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Step 5In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold the melted chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture just until combined. Spoon the cake batter into the ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
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Step 6AS YOU CAN SEE MINE IS TOPPED WITH A HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE BAR BUT YOU CAN TOP YOUR WITH WHAT EVER YOU LIKE.
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