Lava Cakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate - 4 squares
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 
 
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Directions
  • Grease or butter 4 custard cups or soufflé dishes. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Microwave
    chocolate and butter together in a medium bowl for approximately 1 minute.
  • Take the chocolate mixture out of microwave and whisk until the chocolate is completely
    melted.
  • Whisk in vanilla and sugar until blended.
  • Lightly beat the eggs and egg yolk together and then whisk them into the chocolate.
  • Stir
    in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Spoon evenly into the prepared dishes, filling
    each approximately 3/4 full.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 425° for 10 minutes. The sides should be firm but the centers
    should be very soft.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute.
  • Run a table knife around the edges to
    loosen.
  • Invert onto a serving plate.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or add a dollop of whip cream and strawberries.


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