chocolate lava cakes

Newport Richey, FL
Updated on May 22, 2012

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

  • Step 1
    To 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
  • Step 2
    Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. With your hands, form into six balls; refrigerate until needed.
  • Step 3
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
  • Step 4
    To 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.
  • Step 5
    In 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.
  • Step 6
    AS 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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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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