Best 19 Molten Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Molten chocolate cake, also known as chocolate lava cake, is an indulgent dessert that features a warm, gooey chocolate center surrounded by a delicate cake layer. Its rich, decadent flavor and visually striking presentation have made it a popular choice for special occasions and celebrations. With its origins in France, this dessert has captured the hearts of chocolate enthusiasts worldwide. If you are looking to recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen, let's explore some of the best recipes that will guide you through the process of creating the perfect molten chocolate cake.

Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

5 tablespoons butter
1 (3.5 ounce) package dark chocolate, chopped
2 each eggs
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or to taste

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 CAKE



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Here is a can't-fail version of the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's warm, soft chocolate cake. He says more than a thousand of these cakes are made in his restaurants every day. The ingredient list is short - butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar and flour - and the video that accompanies this recipe shows exactly how the magic of the chocolate-oozing molten cake comes to be.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the molds
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons flour, plus more for dusting the molds

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a medium bowl and melt it in the microwave. Add the chocolate to the hot butter and stir until melted.
  • Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, and add 2 more yolks (discard the extra whites). Add the sugar, and beat or whisk until light and thick, about 1 minute. Add egg mixture and 2 teaspoons flour to the melted chocolate; beat until combined.
  • Butter and lightly flour four 4-ounce molds or ramekins (make sure not to miss any spots, or the cakes will stick). Tap out the excess flour. Divide the batter among the molds. (At this point you can refrigerate them for up to 3 hours; just bring them back to room temperature before baking.)
  • When you're ready to bake, heat the oven to 450. Put the molds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the cakes have puffed up a bit, the tops are barely set and the cakes still jiggle slightly when shaken, 7 to 9 minutes (better underbaked than overbaked). Let sit for 1 minute.
  • Put a plate on top of the ramekin and (with a potholder to protect your hand) carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Let it sit for 10 seconds, then lift up the ramekin. Serve immediately, with ice cream, sorbet or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 464, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 77 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GIANT MOLTEN CHOCOLATE BOX CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Giant Molten Chocolate Box Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate cake mix, heavy cream, dark chocolate, cocoa powder

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared according to package instructions
2 cups heavy cream
16 oz dark chocolate
cocoa powder, for dusting, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
  • Pour the batter into a well-greased bundt pan.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just boiling.
  • Add the dark chocolate to a medium bowl and pour the hot cream over. Mix until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Invert the bundt cake onto a serving plate.
  • Pour the chocolate ganache in the center hole, allowing it to overflow and cover the cake.
  • Dust the cake with cocoa powder and let sit for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 46 grams

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This delicious dessert recipe for Molten Chocolate Cake comes from Everyday Food's book, "Great Food Fast."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for muffin tins
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for muffin tins
3 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Whipped Cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter 6 cups of a standard muffin tin. Dust with granulated sugar, and tap out excess. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. With the mixer on low speed, beat in flour and salt until just combined. Beat in chocolate until just combined. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  • Place muffin tin on a baking sheet; bake just until tops of the cakes no longer jiggle when the pan is lightly shaken, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
  • To serve, turn out cakes, and place on serving plates, bottom sides up. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
11 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour 6 (6-ounce) ramekins.
  • Place 5 1/2 ounces of the chocolate and the butter in the top of a double boiler, and melt them over simmering water.
  • Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick, about 8 minutes. Reduce speed and add flour. Add the chocolate mixture and continue beating until glossy, about another 5 minutes.
  • Divide half the mixture into the ramekins. Divide the remaining chopped chocolate among the ramekins, making a little pile in the middle of each one. Top with the rest of the batter.
  • Bake until just set around the edges, but the center still jiggles. About 12 minutes. DO NOT overcook.
  • Cool just a few minutes and unmold each cake onto a plate.

CLASSIC MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CASSIS BERRIES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup creme de cassis
1 1/2 cups mixed berries
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting the ramekins
4 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs plus 2 yolks
1 cup mascarpone
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cassis berries: Put the cassis in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Put the berries in a bowl and toss with the reduced cassis. Let stand, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter four 4-ounce ramekins and dust with the cocoa powder.
  • Put the butter in a small saucepan and heat over low until melted. Add the chocolate, espresso powder, vanilla and salt and stir until thoroughly melted and combined. Stir in the flour.
  • Combine the sugar, whole eggs and yolks in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Add the chocolate mixture to the beaten eggs and beat to combine. Divide the mixture among the ramekins (at this point, the cakes can be refrigerated up to 4 hours and then brought to room temperature before baking).
  • Put the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until the tops and edges are set but about an inch in the center is still wobbly, about 12 minutes. Let the cakes stand for 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the edge of the cakes. Cover a ramekin with a small plate and invert the ramekin (using an oven mitt or towel) onto the plate. Remove the ramekin, leaving the cake on the plate. Repeat with the remaining cakes.
  • For the berry mascarpone: Transfer 3 tablespoons of the berry juices from the cassis berries to a bowl. Add the mascarpone, sugar and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Dollop the berry mascarpone on the cakes and top with a spoonful of the cassis berries. Garnish with mint sprigs.

GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE



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From the Gluten Free Club. I just had to share this fabulous dessert for those who can't have flours this is perfect! It is our new favorite! Chocolate lovers will swoon over this one! I have made this several times and its a big hit!

Provided by dfogel62

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 ramekins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces semisweet chocolate (1 1/2 cups chocolate chips)
1/4 lb butter (1 stick)
4 eggs
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 4- 6 ounce ramekins or creme brulee dishes.
  • Melt the chocolate & Butter together in a double boiler. In the meantime, whisk together the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. Prepare the ramekins by covering the insides with a thin film of butter, then add enough white sugar to coat the film of butter. Remove excess sugar.
  • When the chocolate and butter have melted, pour them into the egg mixture and whisk together. The batter will thicken as you whisk it together. Fill the ramekins 3/4 full, leaving enough room for the cake to raise. Because this desert is served straight out of the oven, refrigerate until just before you need them. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and then put them in on a cookie sheet or tray.
  • You'll want to under bake them so that the center stays soft. If you've refrigerated them beforehand, it will take a little longer, about 15 to 20 minutes. If you are baking them right away, 10 to 15 minutes should do it.
  • Check them every 5 minutes or so, and more often near the end. You don't want to overdo it, because then the center isn't soft and runny.
  • To serve, gently invert the ramekin onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar. Vanila ice cream goes really well with this rich chocolate dessert.
  • You can use any 6 ounce oven ware containers to make these if you don't have ramkins.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE OOOOZY CAKE



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What I've heard about this recipe is it was created by Chef Joel Robachen of Jamoin in Paris for Valrhona Chocolate Company. He taught it to Jean-Georges Vongerichten and I learned it from one of his sous chefs who worked for me in London at the Criterion Brasserie. It's basically an under baked cake sp the batter is just raw in the center, though when I worked at Charlie Trotter's we placed a thin layer of chocolate sponge cake on the bottom and placed on that balls of ganache to stuff in the center to assure a wet lava effect when you cut into the cake, then surrounded the whole thing with the cake batter.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

11 ounces butter (2 3/4 sticks)
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 eggs
6 egg yolks
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
Chocolate Bergamot Paint, recipe follows
Cocoa nibs, as needed
Star Anise Ice Cream, recipe follows
Citrus Reduction, recipe follows
Confectioners' sugar, as needed
Cocoa powder, as needed
Equipment: 12 (8-ounce) foil tins

Steps:

  • Make the Cakes: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease the tins and set aside.
  • In a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, yolks, and sugar. Whisk the egg mixture into chocolate mixture; then whisk in the flour.
  • Fill the tins with the batter and bake for 4 to 5 minutes. (Alternatively, refrigerate the cakes until ready to bake, up to a day in advance. If baking cold, do so for 5 to 6 minutes.)
  • Paint the bottoms of several shallow soup plates with the chocolate bergamont paint. Immediately unmold the cakes onto the plates. Place a pinch of cocoa nibs beside each cake (as a small stand for the ice cream), and place a scoop of star anise ice cream on top of each. Drizzle the citrus reduction around each plate and dust with confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder.
  • 4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup brewed tea (recommended: Earl Grey)
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • In the top half of a double boiler, combine the 2 chocolates over simmering water. Stir constantly until melted; then whisk in the tea and syrup, without removing the double boiler from the heat. Whisk until smooth and shiny.
  • If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a touch of hot water. Using a brush, paint the sauce onto plate before serving.
  • (The sauce can be made up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerated. To rewarm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.)
  • Yield: approximately 1 1/4 cups
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 heaping tablespoon star anise pieces
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 9 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half, cream, star anise, ground cinnamon, vanilla, and cinnamon stick, whisking occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a thin stream, whisk half of the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Then pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan containing the rest of the cream mixture.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. At 160 degrees, the mixture will give off a puff of steam. When the mixture reaches 180 degrees it will be thickened and creamy, like eggnog. If you don't have a thermometer, test it by dipping a wooden spoon into the mixture. Run your finger down the back of the spoon. If the stripe remains clear, the mixture is ready; if the edges blur, the mixture is not quite thick enough yet. When it is ready, quickly remove it from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, put 2 handfuls of ice cubes in a large bowl, and add enough cold water to cover. Rest a smaller bowl in the ice water. Pour the cream mixture through a fine sieve into the smaller bowl, to remove the vanilla bean pieces and cinnamon sticks. Chill 3 hours; then freeze in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions
  • Yield: 1 quart
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on low until reduced to a thick syrup. Chill before using.
  • Yield: approximately 1/3 cup

MOLTEN FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Molten Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 eggs
1/2 lb semisweet chocolate
2 ounces unsalted butter
cooking spray
powdered sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Place a saucepan of water on high heat. Heat to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • In a mixing bowl, crack eggs and warm them over simmering water for 1 minute (hold bowl directly over the water, using a dish towel to protect your hands), whisking constantly.
  • Remove eggs from heat, and whisk for another minute until eggs are very fluffy.
  • Meanwhile, put the chocolate and butter in a large, heatproof, stainless-steel or tempered-glass bowl; set it over the simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bowl.
  • Let the chocolate and butter melt; remove from heat.
  • Let mixture cool slightly by stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Once slightly cooled, fold the chocolate and butter into the whipped eggs until no more streaks show. (Batter will deflate.).
  • Spray 6 (4-ounce) ramekins or ovenproof dessert cups with nonstick cooking spray (or use foil cups, or muffin tins).
  • Fill them 3/4 of the way full and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on how gooey you'd like the centers.
  • Turn the cakes out onto dessert plates, and serve immediately with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKE



Chocolate Molten Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 to 12 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Clarified butter
Cocoa powder
7 ounces Valrhona extra-bitter chocolate
7 tablespoons soft butter
6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
10 to 12 ounces Valrhona semi-sweet chocolate
Bay leaf sauce (recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 vanilla bean
4 fresh bay leaves

Steps:

  • Gather together 10 to 12 2-inch-high cake rings. Cut strips of parchment paper 1 inch wider than the rings. Brush both sides of parchment strips with clarified butter. Fit inside of cake rings. Coat inside of rings with cocoa powder and set aside on a sheet pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt extra-bitter chocolate over double boiler. Whisk softened butter into melted chocolate. Remove chocolate mixture from heat and whisk in egg yolks, 1 at a time. Sift flours together and fold into chocolate mixture.
  • Beat egg whites to soft peaks and add confectioners' sugar. Whisk 1/3 of egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions.
  • Pipe a 1/2-inch layer of cake batter into the bottom of each cocoa-coated cake ring. Freeze until cake batter becomes stiff. Approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Put a 1-inch piece semi-sweet chocolate in each cake ring atop the stiffened cake batter. Pipe in enough cake batter to cover the chocolate piece. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Afterwards, allow cake to rest for one minute. Serve with whipped cream and Bay leaf sauce.
  • Boil sugar and water. Put in vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise and scraped, and bay leaves into boiling mixture. Allow to infuse for at least on hour, (off of heat) and then, remove bean and leaves. Keep sauce refrigerated.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups sauce

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 36m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces plus 6 tablespoons butter
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
6 yolks
6 eggs
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup flour
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup hot water
1 teaspoon mint extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Melt the chocolate and butter together. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the yolks and eggs then mix in the powdered sugar. Whisk this into the chocolate mixture then whisk in the flour. Fill 12 greased 4-ounce foil tins with the batter and refrigerate until ready to bake, or bake immediately. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F oven for 5 to 6 minutes from cold, or 4 to 5 minutes from room temperature. Turn out of tins immediately onto the plate.
  • For the ganache: Heat the cream in a saucepan until boiling. Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Whisking well, pour the hot cream over the chocolate to melt it. Cover and chill overnight. The next day, whip it up like whipped cream until soft peaks. Place a dollop of it on the cake before serving.
  • For the mint sauce: In the top half of a double boiler, combine the 2 chocolates over simmering water. Stir constantly until melted, then whisk in the syrup, water, and mint extract without removing the double boiler from the heat. Whisk until smooth and shiny. (The sauce can be made up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerated. To rewarm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.) Drizzle this over the cake and plate just before serving.

COFFEE MUG MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR TWO RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Coffee Mug Molten Chocolate Cake for Two Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by BlueSchmoo

Number Of Ingredients 19

RECIPE HALVED FOR 1 SERVING:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped, plus 1 ounce broken into 4 equal pieces
1/4 cup sugar (1 3/4-ounces)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (1 1/4-ounces)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped, plus 1 ounce broken into 4 equal pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Microwave butter and chopped chocolate in large bowl, stirring often, until melted, about 1 minute. Whisk sugar, eggs, cocoa, vanilla, and salt into chocolate mixture until smooth. In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Whisk flour mixture into chocolate mixture until combined. Divide batter evenly between 2 (11-ounce) coffee mugs. Place mugs on opposite sides of microwave turntable. Microwave at 50 percent power for 45 seconds. Stir batter and microwave at 50 percent power for 45 seconds (batter will rise to just below rim of mug). Press 2 chocolate pieces into center of each cake until chocolate is flush with top of cake. Microwave at 50 percent power for 35 seconds (cake should be slightly wet around edges of mug and somewhat drier toward center). Let cakes rest for 2 minutes. Serve.

FOOD NETWORK MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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These little cakes are to die for! I first made them for my husbands' boss' Christmas Party. Makes 12 so it is a great desert for a crowd. I have been asked almost weekly to make this for my family = no special occasion needed! I have found that the batter is much better when it is allowed to chill overnight is a sealed container. Garnish with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries or white chocolate ganache or satin chocolate mint sauce, the possibilities are endless.

Provided by From the Burg

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 ramekins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces butter
6 tablespoons butter
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
6 egg yolks
6 eggs
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate and butter together.
  • Cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the yolks and eggs then mix in the powdered sugar.
  • Whisk this into the chocolate mixture then whisk in the flour.
  • Fill 12 greased 4-ounce ramekins with the batter and refrigerate overnight or until ready to bake or bake immediately.
  • Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Serve in the ramekin or I invert on a plate and garnish.
  • Cooking time varies depending on everything - just watch the cakes -- cook them until they don't "jiggle" much anymore and the top is cracked and lifted slightly. It takes a bit of practice to get it just right. Also good cooked completely.you decide how much yummy-gooey chocolate you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.4, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 231.9, Sodium 225.6, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 29.5, Protein 5.7

WARM DELIGHTS MINI'S MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE COPYCAT



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love these things but the price they want is crazy. but two weeks I broke down and bought some. knowing me I just had to experiment. I found that if you used betty crocker chocolate cake mix you can make these for a fraction of the cost and it tastes the same. For about the price of one of the pks of mini's you can make over a...

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 c betty crocker chocolate cake mix
1 tsp hot fudge sauce from ice cream toppings aisle (not syrup)
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp water
1 cleaned previously bought warm delights mini's baking dish or another microwave dish about that size. i saved mine

Steps:

  • 1. in a microwave safe bowl (very small) put water and cake mix. mix well. top with chocolate fudge and mic for 30 seconds.
  • 2. other ones I have tried. yellow cake with caramel ice cream topping chocolate cake with cherry pie filling Chocolate cake with caramel topping yellow cake with apple pie filling

GLUTEN FREE MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



GLUTEN FREE MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE image

Categories     Chocolate     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the Chocolate Cakes:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for preparing ramekins
2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Flour, for preparing ramekins
12 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
2 sticks of butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Flour
6 large eggs
For the Raspberry Sauce:
4 cups fresh of frozen raspberries.
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For the Raspberry Sauce: Place the raspberries and sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Using a potato masher, mash up the sauce. In cheesecloth over a large bowl, strain the sauce, so the seeds and the pulp of the berries are separated from the juice. Discard the seeds and pulp( or save them to put over plain yogurt for a snack or breakfast. Yum!. Place the juice back in the pan, and simmer until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside. For the Chocolate Cakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour seven 8 ounce ramekins. Melt the butter and the chocolate together, either in a microwave, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Place the sugar, flour, and eggs in a mixer, and beat until thick and fluffy. Pour the batter into the ramekins, filling them up about three-quarters of the way up. Bake until they puff up, and the tops begin to crack, 15 to 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and flip the ramekin upside-down on a plate to serve. Serve with Raspberry Sauce, and/or vanilla ice cream. For the Raspberry Sauce: Place the raspberries and sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Using a potato masher, mash up the sauce. In cheesecloth over a large bowl, strain the sauce, so the seeds and the pulp of the berries are separated from the juice. Discard the seeds and pulp( or save them to put over plain yogurt for a snack or breakfast. Yum!. Place the juice back in the pan, and simmer until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

SPICED MOLTEN CHOCOLATE GRAND MARNIER CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 (generous) tablespoon Grand Marnier or Cabernet Sauvignon
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, Saigon
1/4 teaspoon Ginger, Ground

Steps:

  • BUTTER 4 (6 oz) ramekins, custard cups or souffle dishes. Place on a baking sheet. MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in a large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 minute or until the butter is melted. Whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in wine, vanilla and sugar until blended. Whisk in eggs and yolk. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon evenly into prepared dishes. OPTION 1: Make Ahead: The chocolate mixture can be prepared up to 10 hours ahead of time. Pour the batter into prepared custard cups; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. OPTION 2: Bake in preheated 425 degree oven 13-15 minutes or until sides are firm but center is soft. Let stand 1 minute. Loosen edges with knife. Invert onto serving plates. Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories: 567 Sodium: 209 mg Fat: 35 g Carbohydrates: 57 g Cholesterol: 219 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein: 6 g

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE



MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE image

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Cocktail Party     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz. semi-sweet 70% dark Ghirardelli chocolate (chopped)
6 oz. unsalted butter (diced, room temperature)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup flour
Butter for ramekins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F 1. Melt chocolate on low flame in a double-boiler. When melted, take off flame and... 2. Stir in diced butter until it melts. 3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar, until it starts to whiten. 4. Stir melted chocolate into egg/sugar mix, then stir in flour. 5. Butter 4 individual ramekins and pour chocolate batter. 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE



GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces semisweet chocolate (1 1/2 cups chocolate chips)
1/4 lb butter (1 stick)
4 eggs
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. 4- 6 ounce ramekins or creme brulee dishes. 2. Melt the chocolate & Butter together in a double boiler. In the meantime, whisk together the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. Prepare the ramekins by covering the insides with a thin film of butter, then add enough white sugar to coat the film of butter. Remove excess sugar. 3. When the chocolate and butter have melted, pour them into the egg mixture and whisk together. The batter will thicken as you whisk it together. Fill the ramekins 3/4 full, leaving enough room for the cake to raise. Because this desert is served straight out of the oven, refrigerate until just before you need them. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and then put them in on a cookie sheet or tray. 4. You'll want to under bake them so that the center stays soft. If you've refrigerated them beforehand, it will take a little longer, about 15 to 20 minutes. If you are baking them right away, 10 to 15 minutes should do it. 5. Check them every 5 minutes or so, and more often near the end. You don't want to overdo it, because then the center isn't soft and runny. 6. To serve, gently invert the ramekin onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar. Vanila ice cream goes really well with this rich chocolate dessert. 7. You can use any 6 ounce oven ware containers to make these if you don't have ramkins.

GODIVA MOLTEN CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Godiva Molten Chocolate Bundt cake Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by Dunjab

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 oz Godiva dark chocolate Callets
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tbs espresso powder
1 cup sour cream
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups pecans (finely chopped or ground in a food processor)
1 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder (plus more for dusting pan)
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tbs vanilla
2 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Fudge Glaze
3 tbs butter
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tbs honey
8 oz semisweet chocolate
2 tbs rum

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a bundt pan and dust with cocoa powder. In a medium bowl pour boiling water over the chocolate Callets and whisk until smooth. Whisk in sour cream and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pecans, confectioners sugar, cocoa, and salt. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Turn mixer to low and add eggs and yolks slowly, scraping down the bowl as necessary and until well combined. Add the dry mixture in 3 additions alternating with 2 additons of the chocolate sour cream mixture. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for no longer than 45 minutes. The edges should start to pull away from sides of pan and top will look cracked. A cake tester placed in center will be very wet. Let the cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 1/2 hours. Invert onto a serving plate and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Pour fudge glaze over the cake, if desired. Fudge Glaze 3 tbs butter 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 tbs honey 8 oz semisweet chocolate 2 tbs rum Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the water, cream, honey and simmer over medium heat. Put chocolate in a bowl and pour mixture on top. Let sit for several minutes, then stir to combine

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for 15-30 minutes before baking allows the flavors to develop and the gluten to relax, resulting in a more tender cake.
  • Bake the cake at a high temperature: Baking the cake at a high temperature (400°F) creates a crispy outer shell and a gooey, molten center.
  • Serve the cake immediately: Molten chocolate cake is best served immediately after it is baked, while the center is still molten.

Conclusion:

Molten chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy outer shell and gooey, molten center, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. By following these tips, you can make the perfect molten chocolate cake every time.

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