MARTHA'S WARM CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Martha's Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes image

There's something extra-special about an individually sized dessert -- especially when it's a molten chocolate cake served warm out of the oven. You can prepare these rich chocolate pudding cakes up to a day ahead and refrigerate them, then just pop them in the oven when you sit down to dinner. They'll be done by the time you're ready for dessert. And they reheat easily, so you can have two one night and two the next. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Newlywed Kitchen" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place four 6- to 8-ounce ovenproof bowls on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir occasionally just until melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in 2 tablespoons sugar, then egg yolks and vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. With mixer running, gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until mixture is stiff and glossy.
  • Using a flexible spatula, fold about a third of egg-white mixture into chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining egg-white mixture just until combined. Divide among bowls. (Puddings can be prepared in advance up to this point; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day.)
  • Bake until tops are puffed and cracked but insides are still quite soft (a toothpick inserted in center will come out gooey), 20 to 25 minutes (or 25 to 30 minutes if refrigerated). Serve warm or at room temperature (puddings will sink as they cool), topped with ice cream, if desired.

bbwitch hehe
[email protected]

These cakes were delicious! I loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy ganache on top.


Gagara Machmillan
[email protected]

I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was really disappointed. The cakes were dry and bland.


Armando Valle
[email protected]

These cakes were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


LIL_TUTTLE _55
[email protected]

I've never made chocolate pudding cakes before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cakes turned out great!


wazim wazim
[email protected]

These cakes were absolutely amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


hamzaa khan
[email protected]

These cakes were a bit underwhelming. They weren't bad, but they didn't really wow me either.


Outer Boy
[email protected]

I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed these cakes. They were moist and had a great flavor.


Anis db
[email protected]

These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Yaman Magar
[email protected]

The cakes were delicious, but I found the recipe to be a bit complicated. I think there are easier chocolate pudding cake recipes out there.


B2R HUNTER
[email protected]

These cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Tofayel Ahamed
[email protected]

I was disappointed with these cakes. They were dry and not very flavorful.


Kenny Nguyen
[email protected]

I made these cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Md Masum Hossain
[email protected]

These cakes were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Katie Baker
[email protected]

I've made these cakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so moist and chocolatey, and the ganache on top is the perfect finishing touch.


Adonu Prosper
[email protected]

Easy to follow recipe. The cakes were a hit with my family and friends.


Izhar
[email protected]

This recipe is a chocolate lover's dream! The cakes were rich, moist, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they were absolutely divine.