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Lava Cakes - Recipe

Chocolate lovers will be dazzled with the rich chocolate filling erupting from the center of these terrific single serving cakes.
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Lava Cakes Recipe
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.
 
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Container: custard cups or soufflé dishes, baking sheet, mixing bowl
Servings: 4
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