Molten Chocolate Cakes Recipe

Name: Molten Chocolate Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon brandy; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder; Large pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

Servings: persons

5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon brandy
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
Large pinch of salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

1
Generously butter four 3/4-cup souffle dishes or custard cups.
2
Arrange on baking sheet.
3
Stir chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
4
Remove from heat; stir in brandy.
5
Cool 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Using electric mixer, beat eggs, yolks, 4 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, 1 teaspoon espresso powder and salt in medium bowl until very thick ribbon falls when beaters are lifted, about 6 minutes.
7
Sift flour over batter; fold in flour.
8
Fold in chocolate mixture.
9
Divide batter among dishes, filling completely.
10
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
11
Cover loosely; refrigerate.
12
Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.)
13
Preheat oven to 400F.
14
Bake cakes until tops are puffed and dry and tester inserted into center comes out with moist batter still attached, about 15 minutes.
15
Cool cakes 5 minutes.
16
Beat cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder in small bowl until firm peaks form.
17
Top cakes with whipped cream and serve warm.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon brandy, 2 large eggs, and more.

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

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.

Molten Chocolate Cakes

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