Best 9 Molten Chocolate Espresso Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in the decadence of molten chocolate espresso cakes, where the rich and luscious chocolate ganache heart oozes out upon the first delicate bite, tantalizing your taste buds with an explosion of flavors. These irresistible cakes are a symphony of textures, combining the moist sponge cake exterior with the velvety smooth ganache filling, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our guide will take you on a culinary adventure, providing you with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and secret ingredients to achieve molten chocolate espresso cakes perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKES



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Relish this chocolate centered espresso cake served with vanilla ice cream - a superb dessert made using Original Bisquick® mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsweetened baking cocoa
6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
Vanilla ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 6 (6-oz) custard cups with butter; sprinkle with cocoa. Place on 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and 3/4 cup butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in espresso powder, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until blended. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating on low speed, then gradually add Bisquick mix, beating until blended. Divide batter evenly among custard cups.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until sides are set and centers are still soft (tops will be puffed and slightly cracked). Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Serve in cups, or to unmold before serving, 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 and remove cup. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO CAKES



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These little cakes are our new go-to dessert, for so many reasons. They're fast and easy (though they don't look it), and they're great for company or just whenever you need a chocolate fix (pretty much every afternoon). Serve them plain, or topped with a bit of ganache and a sprinkling of pistachios or (our favorite) flaky sea salt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tin
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for tin
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Ganache glaze (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush 6 cups of a standard muffin tin with butter and dust with sugar; tap out excess. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, and salt. With a mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until completely incorporated. Add flour mixture; beat until combined. Beat in vanilla and chocolate.
  • Spoon batter into prepared cups. Bake until cakes no longer jiggle when tin is shaken, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes before turning out cakes. Spread ganache over tops and serve.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) butter, plus extra for greasing the ramekins
3/4 teaspoon espresso powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Raspberries, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease four 10-ounce ramekins with butter and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • In a stand mixer, whip together the eggs, yolks and sugar until the mixture is light in color, doubled in volume and falls in ribbons. Set aside.
  • In a double boiler set over medium heat, melt the bittersweet chocolate, semisweet chocolate, butter and espresso powder. Stir until smooth. Fold the melted chocolate into the eggs.
  • Sift together the flour and salt. Sprinkle the dry mixture over the chocolate-egg mixture and gently fold in.
  • Divide the batter between the greased ramekins. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are firm but there is a slight wiggle in the center.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the ramekins and invert the cakes onto plates. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Garnish with raspberries if using. Serve warm.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 58m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces excellent-quality bittersweet chocolate
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 cup for whipping
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon espresso powder
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the chocolate with the butter in the top of a double boiler; set aside to cool. In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or by hand, with a spoon), mix the sugar and eggs until lightened in color, about 1 minute. Pour in the cooled chocolate-butter mixture, then beat or stir in the 1/2 cup cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go. Add the flour and mix just until blended. Divide the mixture between 4 (6-ounce) oven-proof cappuccino cups. (They should be filled to 1/4-inch below the rim of the cup.) Put them on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, just until the tops begin to crack. Do not over bake (the top should be crisp but the interior soft). Let them cool for about 15 minutes while you make the whipped cream.
  • Dissolve the espresso powder in the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream, then whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Put a dollop of the flavored whipped cream on each warm "cappuccino" and garnish with a dusting of cocoa. Serve warm.

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 CAKES



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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

Unsweetened baking cocoa
6 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Additional powdered sugar, if desired

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 CAKE WITH ESPRESSO CREME ANGLAISE



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Make and share this Molten Chocolate Cake with Espresso Creme Anglaise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seahorse73

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

unsalted butter, for cake molds
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 ounces extra unsweetened chocolate squares, finely chopped
3 ounces unsalted butter
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 ounces sugar
1 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups light cream
3 tablespoons brewed espresso

Steps:

  • Instructions for Cake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Butter the round molds with the unsalted butter and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess cocoa.
  • Melt the extra bitter chocolate and the unsalted butter in a double boiler.
  • In an electric mixer, beat the eggs, yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the chocolate/butter mixture.
  • Add all the flour and mix until just incorporated.
  • Pipe or carefully spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling no more than 1/2 full.
  • Place the filled molds on a baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
  • The batter will hold overnight in the refrigerator after it's been put into the molds.
  • Bake for 7 to 9 minutes.
  • The tops will have cracks, the sides will be set, but the centers will be very soft.
  • Instructions for Espresso Creme Anglaise: Whisk the yolks and the sugar together until thickened and pale yellow.
  • In a small pot warm the cream just to the boiling point over medium heat.
  • While whisking, add some of the hot cream into the egg mixture.
  • Pour into the pot with the rest of the cream and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon.
  • Add the espresso.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When cakes are done, drizzle with the creme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.1, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 324.5, Sodium 72.7, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 30.8, Protein 10.5

EASY CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKES



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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

100g butter, plus extra to grease
100g dark chocolate, chopped
150g light brown soft sugar
3 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
50g plain flour
single cream, to serve

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 CAKES



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Generously butter four 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Arrange on baking sheet. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Cool 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 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. Sift flour over batter; fold in flour. Fold in chocolate mixture. Divide batter among dishes, filling completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely; refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake cakes until tops are puffed and dry and tester inserted into center comes out with moist batter still attached, about 15 minutes. Cool cakes 5 minutes.
  • Beat cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder in small bowl until firm peaks form. Top cakes with whipped cream and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is ideal.
  • Make sure the butter and chocolate are completely melted before adding the other ingredients. This will help to create a smooth and creamy batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cakes cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the centers from oozing out.
  • Serve the cakes with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Molten chocolate espresso cakes are a delicious and decadent dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy espresso filling, these cakes are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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