Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Top these gooey-center, intense chocolate desserts with powdered sugar.

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cool Time:
2 mins
Bake Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
29 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

  • ¾ cup butter

  • 3 eggs

  • 3 egg yolks

  • cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • Powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Using the 2 tablespoons butter, grease six 8- to 10-ounce ramekins, soufflé dishes or custard cups. Place ramekins in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set aside.

  2. In a heavy small saucepan, combine chocolate and the 3/4 cup butter. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Remove pan from heat; set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer on high speed for 8 to 10 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Fold one-third of the chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Fold remaining chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture. Spoon about 2/3 cup batter into each prepared ramekin, dividing evenly.

  4. Bake in a 425 degree F oven about 12 minutes or until cake edges feel firm. Cool in ramekins on a wire rack for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a knife, loosen cake from sides of ramekins. Invert onto dessert plates. Sift with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

544 Calories
45g Fat
36g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 58%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 282mg 94%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
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