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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Molten Chocolate Cakes


As many of you are already aware, I do NOT do the baking in this house.  That I leave to Chris!

I found this recipe in Woman's Day a few months ago and asked him to make it for me.  It was super easy (according to him), and super delicious (according to me!).

We had them for Valentine's Day this year with Lemon Fettuccine.

Molten Chocolate Cakes
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins
1 Tbsp flour, plus more for the ramekins
1⁄3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Recipe Preparation
1. Heat oven to 450ºF. Butter two 6-oz ramekins and dust the inside with flour.

2. Place the butter and chocolate in a glass bowl
and microwave on high in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.

3. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg, egg yolk and sugar in a medium bowl
until thick and lighter in color, about 1 minute. Add the melted chocolate mixture and flour and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.

4. Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins. Bake until edges are set and center still jiggles slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand for 15 seconds. Run a knife around edge, then invert each cake onto a plate. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with fresh mint 
or berries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the batter in the ramekins for up to 1 day. Before baking, bring to room temperature.

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