Indulge in the delectable artistry of individual chocolate volcano cakes, an exquisite dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, molten center and elegant, flourless structure. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the secrets to creating this iconic dessert, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors. With careful attention to detail and a touch of culinary flair, you'll master the art of crafting these individual molten chocolate cakes, leaving your guests in awe of your dessert-making prowess.
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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
This gluten-free cake can be enjoyed at room temperature, but chilling it transforms the texture, making it deliciously dense.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and butter the inside of a spring-form pan. Melt the chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stirring frequently until smooth. Stir in the sugar, cocoa powder and salt until all of the lumps are gone. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until they form stiff peaks, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture, then stir in about a quarter of the whipped egg whites. Scrape this lightened chocolate mixture into the remaining whipped egg whites and gently fold until mostly combined (it's ok if there are some streaks of egg white). Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the center of the cake no longer wiggles, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan, on a wire rack (the cake will deflate slightly). Unlock the pan and dust the top of the cake with some cocoa powder. Cut into slices and serve with whipped cream.
MINI BUNDT VOLCANO CAKES
Steps:
- For the volcano cakes: Coat 12 mini bundt pans with cooking spray. (If working with fewer than 12 pans, coat the pans with spray between batches.)
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package directions. Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool. Using a 1/4 teaspoon measure, scoop small chunks from the center of each cake to create a "crater."
- For the chocolate lava: Put the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate has completely melted. Add a few drops of food coloring and stir to combine. Continue adding food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Transfer the cakes to serving plates and pour chocolate lava over each volcano cake. Sprinkle with the rock candy.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
So decadent yet so simple, you'll be saying 'flour who!?' when you let this sweet lava flow.
Provided by Chateau Ste Michelle
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Adjust a rack to the middle of the oven. Butter six 4-ounce ramekins.
- Put the chocolate and butter in a metal or glass bowl over barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Remove from the heat.
- Place the eggs, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Whip at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add the chocolate; mix until combined. Spoon into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is underdone. Let cool 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 186.7 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 100.1 mg, Sugar 33.8 g
CHOCOLATE VOLCANO CAKES
So rich and hevanly! They are a trendy restaurant dessert and have a gooey chocolate inside that oozes out chocolatly goodness!
Provided by Nuttie Moo
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sheet pan in the middle of the oven for at least 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Combine the butter and chocolate in a mixing bowl on top of a pot of simmering water. If you don't have experience melting chocolate then be very careful not to burn the mixture. Never melt chocolate directly over the cooking element.
- Heat chocolate mixture until melted and set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs, the egg yolks and the sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes, until they are thick and a light yellow color.
- On low speed gradually add the flour and then the chocolate/butter mixture.
- Butter the six ramekins (6-8 ounce) and dust with the cocoa. Tap out the excess cocoa but make sure they are well coated.
- Pour the Volcano batter into the ramekins filling them about 7/8 of the way to the top.
- Place on the pre-heated sheet tray and bake for 15-18 minutes. The consistency when done should be where the edges of the cake are firm and the top is still soft to the touch. Unfortunately, this dessert has very thin line between being under and over done.
- Remove from the oven and let sit on a cool surface for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Run a paring knife between the cake and ramekin to loosen. Invert your dessert plate over the ramekin (be careful, they're hot) and flip over. Tap the plate lightly and lift off the ramekin. Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream. Garnish with Raspberries and Strawberries.
- If the cake runs all over the plate you need to increase the cooking time. If the cake is hard and does not ooze chocolate, lessen the cooking time. If the cake does not come out then make sure it is well buttered and covered in the cocoa.
INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE CAKES
These molten lava-inspired cakes are the ultimate rich and decadent chocolate dessert. This recipe is courtesy of fashion designer Ralph Rucci.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Butter four 4-ounce ramekins and lightly dust the inside of each ramekin with cocoa powder, tilting to coat; tap out any excess and set aside.
- Heat butter and chocolate in heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water until chocolate is almost completely melted.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and thick.
- Slowly add butter mixture to mixer; add flour and mix until well combined. Divide batter between prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until sides are set and center is soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Invert each mold onto a plate and let stand for about 10 seconds. Gently tap the tops of molds and carefully lift to remove. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired; serve immediately.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER VOLCANO CAKE
Decadent ooey-gooey cake that everyone loves! If food is obscene, this is it! My son simply said, This is too good to be called cake. I hope you'll agree!
Provided by DRFISH
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Spread chopped peanuts on the bottom of the baking pan.
- Mix chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold peanut butter cups into the cake batter. Pour over peanuts in the baking pan.
- Mix 2 cups confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and peanut butter in another large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Drop tablespoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over cake batter in the baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and cocoa powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in remaining 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Remove from heat and let glaze cool somewhat, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour glaze over baked cake; glaze will pool in cream cheese craters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 560.1 mg, Sugar 57 g
INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE VOLCANO CAKES (FLOURLESS)
The yummy melted center comes from a Lindt truffle. Delicious served hot with whipped cream. Adapted from a recipe in a Holland America cookbook.
Provided by Paja9203
Categories Dessert
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lightly butter and flour 4 ramekins or Corel mugs.
- Melt the chocolate, butter and salt in the microwave or a double boiler.
- Let cool 10 minutes.
- Combine egg yoks and 3 Tbsp sugar. Beat until light and thick, about 2 minutes.
- Fold the chocolate into the egg yolks.
- Beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Add 1 tablespoon sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry.
- With rubber spatula, fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
- Divide about 1/4 of the batter into the 4 ramekins.
- Place a truffle on top in the centre and cover with the remaining batter.
- (The cakes can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours at this point. Bring to room temperature before baking.).
- Bake for 11 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack.
- Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto plantes.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your cakes. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Make sure your butter and chocolate are at the right temperature: The butter should be softened but not melted, and the chocolate should be finely chopped. If the butter is too cold, it will not mix properly with the chocolate. If the chocolate is too hot, it will seize and become grainy.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cakes in a hot oven: The cakes should be baked in a preheated oven at a high temperature. This will help them to rise quickly and develop a crispy crust.
- Let the cakes cool slightly before serving: The cakes will continue to cook as they cool. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving so that they are easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Individual chocolate volcano cakes are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. With a little practice, you can make these cakes like a pro!
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