How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Mocha Java Cakes?

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup butter, 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate morsels, 4 egg yolks, and more.

Is Mocha Java Cakes suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Mocha Java Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Mocha Java Cakes?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mocha Java Cakes Recipe

Name: Mocha Java Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup butter; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate morsels; 4 egg yolks; 4 large eggs; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon instant espresso or instant coffee granules; Pinch of salt; Garnish: powdered sugar

1

Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Grease 6 (6-oz.) ramekins or individual souffle dishes with 1 Tbsp. butter.

2

Microwave 1 cup butter and chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, whisking at 1-minute intervals.

3

Beat egg yolks and eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 minute. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.

4

Sift together sugar and next 3 ingredients. Gradually whisk sugar mixture into chocolate mixture until well blended. Divide batter among prepared ramekins. Place ramekins in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

5

Bake at 425u00b0 for 16 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into cakes registers 165u00b0. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes. Run a knife around outer edge of each cake to loosen. Carefully invert cakes onto dessert plates. Garnish, if desired.

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Coffee Liqueur Java Cakes: Omit instant espresso. Prepare recipe as directed through Step Sift together sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk sugar mixture into chocolate mixture until well blended. Whisk in 1/3 cup coffee liqueur. Proceed with recipe as directed, baking cakes 14 to 16 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into cakes registers 165u00b0. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kahlua for coffee liqueur.

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Orange Java Cakes: Prepare recipe as directed through Step Sift together sugar and next 3 ingredients. Gradually whisk sugar mixture into chocolate mixture until well blended. Whisk in 1/4 cup orange liqueur and 1 tsp. orange zest. Proceed with recipe as directed, baking cakes 14 to 16 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into cakes registers 165u00b0. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Grand Marnier for orange liqueur.

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Minty Mocha Java Cakes: Prepare recipe as directed through Step Chop 12 thin creme de menthe chocolate mints. Sprinkle center of batter in ramekins with chopped mints. Press mints into batter gently just until submerged. Proceed with recipe as directed. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Andes Creme de Menthe Thins.

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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips.

Mocha Java Cakes

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