Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A chocolate volcano!! for chocolate lovers, this small treat can be served with vainilla ice cream and raspberry for an more elegant look. Ingredients:
1 1/2 bittersweet baking chocolate (60% cacao 4oz bars) |
2 eggs |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) |
2 egg yolks |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup cake flour |
Directions:
1. To make centers, melt 1/2 bar (2oz) chocolate and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.
2. To make cake, heat oven to 400°F Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Melt 1 bar (4oz) chocolate and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend. With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and light. Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture just until combined. Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
3. Bake about 15 minutes or until cake is firm to the touch. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin, place a plate on top, invert and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
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