Recipe: Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes 🍫
Description:
Indulge in the delightful goodness of these Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes! Impress your guests with minimal effort, as these treats give off the impression of hours spent in the kitchen. The secret lies in using high-quality chocolate. If you lack soufflé or custard dishes, fret not; muffin tins work just fine, yielding even more petite cakes (and who doesn’t want two?). For a romantic touch, opt for heart-shaped molds on Valentine’s Day and garnish with whipped cream and raspberry coulis. Ah, the bliss!
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per serving: 358.2
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Bittersweet chocolate |
| 2/3 | Unsalted butter |
| 1/3 | White sugar |
| 6 | All-purpose flour |
| 3 | Eggs (separated) |
| 1/3 | White sugar (additional) |
| 2 | Butter (for greasing) |
| 2 | Cocoa powder |
| 1 1/2 | Butter (additional) |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Moulds:
- Grease six 6-ounce custard cups, soufflé dishes, or any other molds of your choice with butter.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of sugar with cocoa powder and dust the inside of each mold. Set aside.
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Melt Chocolate and Butter:
- In a saucepan, melt bittersweet chocolate and 2/3 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
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Prepare Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat 1/3 cup of white sugar with egg yolks until thick and creamy, about 4 minutes using an electric mixer or hand beater.
- Pour the beaten mixture into the melted chocolate-butter mixture and beat for an additional 4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
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Whip Egg Whites:
- In another clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium to high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture, along with the all-purpose flour.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared molds.
- Bake for 7 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cakes to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the molds onto serving dishes.
- Serve warm, accompanied by whipped cream or a scoop of good quality French Vanilla or Coffee ice cream.
Tips:
- Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor.
- Don’t overbake the cakes; they should have a gooey center.
- Experiment with different toppings like fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- These cakes can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- Get creative with the molds; heart-shaped molds are perfect for special occasions.
Enjoy the decadent pleasure of these Warm Chocolate Molten Cakes with every rich, gooey bite!
