Are you searching for an unforgettable dessert experience? Look no further than the enticing world of baci molten chocolate cakes. These delectable treats are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds with their rich, velvety chocolate interiors and perfectly crisp exteriors. Each bite reveals a symphony of flavors, from the intense dark chocolate to the subtle hint of hazelnut, creating an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect baci molten chocolate cake, ensuring your next dessert is a delightful success.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES
Molten chocolate cakes, also known as lava cakes, are rich individual chocolate cakes with oozing molten centers.
Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Generously butter six 6-ounce ramekins (really be generous, and do not substitute non-stick cooking spray). Set the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl in the microwave. Immediately add the chopped chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. If a few chunks remain, place the bowl back in the microwave for 20 seconds, then stir again. Repeat if necessary. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle or beaters, beat the eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla and salt at high speed until thickened and pale, about 4 minutes. Add the melted chocolate mixture and flour to the egg mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined (the chocolate sinks to the bottom so be sure to scrape it up into the batter).
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins and bake for 10 minutes, until the cakes are set and puffed over the edges of the ramekins. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 to 2 minutes; then, holding the hot ramekins with a dish towel, carefully invert the cakes onto dessert plates. They should pop right out, but you can run a thin-bladed knife around the edges if necessary. Serve immediately. (It's important not to let the cakes sit after baking, as the centers will continue to cook.)
- Make-Ahead Instructions: The batter can be spooned into the ramekins, covered and refrigerated for several hours before baking. Take them out of the fridge about 30 minutes before baking so they come to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416, Fat 31 g, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sugar 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 85 mg, Cholesterol 174 mg
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES
Need to pull off a feat of dessert magic to impress your guests? These molten chocolate cakes will do the trick every time! While many might think chocolate lava cake is the domain of restaurant chefs only, it is truly doable in your home kitchen, with common ingredients. All you need is the right molten lava cake recipe to walk you through the steps and you'll be turning out gooey chocolatey wonders at every dinner party you host!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottoms and sides of six (6-oz) custard cups with shortening; dust with cocoa. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
- In large bowl, beat whole eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk or eggbeater until well blended. Beat in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Beat in melted chocolate mixture and flour. Divide batter evenly among custard cups. Place cups on cookie sheet with sides.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until sides are set and centers are still soft (tops will be puffed and cracked). Let stand 3 minutes. Run small knife or metal spatula along sides of cakes to loosen. Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down over each cup; turn plate and cup over. Remove cup. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 235 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 1 g
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- For Cakes:
- To make the ganache, melt 4 ounces of the chocolate with the heavy cream over a double boiler. Stir until smooth and chill until firm enough to scoop, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and butter 8 (7-ounce) ramekins. Coat the inside with 2 tablespoons of the sugar, making sure to tap out the excess.
- In a medium bowl combine the remaining chocolate with 1 cup of butter over a double boiler until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. In large bowl beat together the eggs, egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until pale, thick and light. Sift the flour over top, and fold in the salt and almond extract. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture until uniformly combined. Divide equally between the prepared ramekins.
- Using a small scoop or tablespoon, form the chilled ganache into 8 balls.
- Put 1 into the center of each ramekin and press down slightly to cover with the batter.
- (Cakes can be prepared to this point, covered and held in the refrigerator for a few hours until ready to bake.) Arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until the tops look set, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully invert the ramekins onto serving plates. Garnish with raspberry sauce and reserved raspberries and serve immediately.
- For Raspberry Sauce and Garnish:
- Reserve 8 raspberries for garnish. Mash the remaining raspberries through a fine meshed sieve into a small bowl. Discard the seeds. Add the 2 tablespoons of superfine sugar and the Kirsch and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE BABY CAKES
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the brandy and orange juice to a simmer. Add the cherries, simmer 1 minute and turn off the heat. Soak the cherries in the warm mixture until they plump up, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Set a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Place the chocolate and the butter into the bowl and let it sit over the heat until the chocolate begins to melt. Stir to combine and continue to heat until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, beat together the whole eggs, yolks and sugar until the mixture turns light and thick.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Beat in the flour until just combined. Do not over-mix the batter.
- Butter 6 (4-ounce) ramekins. Sprinkle each ramekin with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder and tap out the excess. Divide the batter among the ramekins. Drain the cherries and put a few cherries into the center of each ramekin. Use a spoon to push the batter over the cherries to cover them.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes. The outside of the desserts will be set, but the centers will be soft.
- To serve, invert each mold on a plate and let sit for 10 seconds. Slowly lift one side of the mold and the cake will fall out. (If the cakes won't easily come out, just serve them right in the cups.)
- DB note: These little desserts are easy to make ahead. Refrigerate them in the baking cups and when you're ready to bake, bring them up to room temperature and bake as above.
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES
If you know a chocolate lover, here's a delectable way to make his or her dreams come true. Set one of these yummy oh-so-chocolaty cakes in front of them. The whole family loves the rich syrupy center inside these cakes.-Deanna Kymer, Broomfield, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Add the eggs, egg yolks and confectioners' sugar; mix well. Stir in flour until blended. Pour into eight greased 6-oz. custard cups. , Place custard cups on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-16 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°. Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute. Run a knife around edges of cups; invert onto dessert plates. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 300mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASY CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKES
Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss - these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre
Provided by Member recipe by fiddid
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Butter 6 dariole moulds or basins well and place on a baking tray.
- Put 100g butter and 100g chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of hot water (or alternatively put in the microwave and melt in 30 second bursts on a low setting) and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly for 15 mins.
- Using an electric hand whisk, mix in 150g light brown soft sugar, then 3 large eggs, one at a time, followed by ½ tsp vanilla extract and finally 50g plain flour. Divide the mixture among the darioles or basins.
- You can now either put the mixture in the fridge, or freezer until you're ready to bake them. Can be cooked straight from frozen for 16 mins, or bake now for 10-12 mins until the tops are firm to the touch but the middles still feel squidgy.
- Carefully run a knife around the edge of each pudding, then turn out onto serving plates and serve with single cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE BABYCAKES
This is a fancy restaurant dessert that's easy to make at home: mix up the little cakes, stash them in a fridge for a day and then take them out as you sit down to your meal, popping them in the oven just 10 minutes or so before serving them with a dollop of vanilla or pistachio ice cream. As each oven varies, it's worth having a practice run of these to see exactly how long the babycakes need to give them this glorious texture.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a baking sheet on center rack in oven and heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter insides of six 6-ounce heatproof glass or ceramic baking dishes. (If using soufflé dishes, line bottoms with parchment paper; dishes with flared sides will not need lining.)
- In a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave oven, melt chocolate; set aside to cool slightly. In a medium bowl, beat eggs together with a pinch of salt until frothy; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together 4 tablespoons butter and the sugar. Gradually add egg mixture, then vanilla. Add flour and mix well. Add chocolate and blend until smooth.
- Divide batter among six baking dishes and arrange them on baking sheet hot from the oven. Bake until firm and dry on surface, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove dishes from oven and immediately invert cakes onto small plates or shallow bowls. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 508, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 305 milligrams, Sugar 55 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BACI MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. with the rack in the middle. Butter six (4 ounce or 1/2 cup) ramekins and line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper. Melt the chocolate with the butter in a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan. Warm the eggs in their shells in a small bowl of warm--not hot--tap water for 5 minutes. Dry the eggs and crack them into a large bowl (preferably the bowl of a stand mixer). Beat the eggs with the sugar at medium-high speed until they are thick and pale and ribbon when the beater is lifted up (turn off beater first, of course!), 4 to 5 minutes in a stand mixer, longer with a hand-held. Add the flour, the vanilla, and the salt and mix on medium-low speed until blended. Add the chocolate and mix until the batter is smooth. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and smooth the tops. Set the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and push a Baci candy, tip end down, into the center of each ramekin. Bake the cakes in the oven until the cake portion is set when touched lightly with your finger, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cakes cool slightly for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge of each ramekin, then invert a dessert plate over each ramekin. Invert each ramekin onto the plate, then carefully lift off ramekins. Serve the cakes warm with small scoops of ice cream.
FRENCH MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Moelleux au chocolat... A French classic that literally melts in your mouth! It is also surprisingly easy to make! Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Provided by Anita Chen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine eggs and egg yolk in a bowl. Add sugar and whisk until mixture is light yellow in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Pour some of the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Add remaining chocolate and whisk until combined and smooth. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold in with a spatula until combined.
- Butter four 5-ounce ramekins and dust with cocoa powder. Spoon batter into the prepared ramekins, tapping gently to settle any air bubbles. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place ramekins in a baking dish and bake until edges start to pull away from the sides, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 175.6 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Using a double boiler, melt chocolate and 6 tablespoons butter. Add sugar, and stir until melted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine eggs and 1/3 cup flour, and stir until smooth. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture until well blended.
- Butter and flour four 1/2-cup souffle dishes, and divide batter among them. Bake until cakes are puffed and dry on surface but still soft in center, about 6 minutes.
- Remove cakes from dishes, and place on serving plates. Sprinkle with fleur de sel, and serve hot or cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 402, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A combination of dark and milk chocolate works well.
- Make sure the butter and chocolate are melted smoothly and combined thoroughly.
- Don't overbeat the eggs and sugar mixture. Overbeating can make the cakes tough.
- Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cakes to rise evenly.
- Bake the cakes until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Overbaking will make the cakes dry.
- Let the cakes cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the chocolate centers from spilling out.
Conclusion:
Baci molten chocolate cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and gooey centers, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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