Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
Recipe from Midwest Living

Top these mini dark chocolate desserts with fresh berries and mint leaves.


Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 29 mins
Related Categories: Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake, Christmas Cake, Christmas Party, Low Sodium, New Year's, Special Occasions, Valentine's Day

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp.
    butter
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  • 8 oz.
    bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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  • 3/4 cup
    butter
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  • 3 
    eggs
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  • 3 
    egg yolks
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  • 1/3 cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 1 tsp.
    vanilla
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    all-purpose flour
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    Powdered sugar
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    Fresh raspberries
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    Fresh mint leaves
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Directions
1.
Using the 2 tablespoons butter, grease six 8- to 10-ounce ramekins, souffle 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 and serve with fresh raspberries and mint leaves. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 544, Total Fat 45 g, Saturated Fat 27 g, Cholesterol 282 mg, Sodium 233 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 5%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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