Molten Lava Cakes

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Molten Lava Cakes

February 12, 2014 by Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/author/annah28/)
Molten Lava Cakes a classic and most impressive indulgent dessert!
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Looks like a lot of you have no special plans for the Valentines Day. We asked this question in our latest giveaway
and a lot of answers were: nothing really.
If you ask me what our plans are for the V-Day, I would have to say the same: nothing special. Meaning, there is no
way we are going out because of the crazy traf c, looking for a parking space for hours and waiting for a table
even longer and then be rushed because there are others waiting for your table its.just.not.worth.it.
I would rather be comfy at home with my hubby while he makes these pork chops
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giveaway/) (we just love them!) and I make dessert. Then we can snuggle on the couch watching a movie and
devouring these molten lava cakes.
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Since I learned this trick (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2013/11/13/apple-bundt-cake-caramel-glaze-

recipe/) that allows me to make a perfect bundt cake every time, I use it for regular cakes too. For chocolate cakes,
you sub the our with cocoa powder so there is no white reside on the cake. And they are guaranteed to pop out
without sticking to the pan.
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Once you have the batter ready, divide it equally among the ramekins and set them on a baking sheet for stability.
Bake for 12 minutes. They will come out slightly puffed up but will start falling as soon as they are out of the oven.
Just like souf es (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2013/02/14/ nale-chocolate-souf es-for-two-and-le-
creuset-giveaway/).
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After you ip them onto a plate, you will see the center is soft and gooey. Then you know you are in for a real
treat!
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Brake a little piece off and the chocolate lava will pour out slowly, leaving you speechless. In fact, there are no
words needed when this dessert is served. Only a spoon.
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Note: Please, read the whole recipe rst before making the cakes.
Yields 2 servings (8oz. ramekins)
Yields 2 servings (8oz. ramekins)
MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

Molten Lava Cakes - a classic and one of the most indulgent desserts. This recipe makes two
servings but can easily be doubled.
20 min 12 min 32 min

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for the cakes:
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut up
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3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (I used Hershey's Special Dark)
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
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pinch of salt
1 Tbsp all-purpose our
for greasing the pans:
1 Tbsp butter, melted, cooled
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
1. In a small measuring cup or a ramekin, mix melted butter. Coat two 8oz. ramekins with the mixture.
2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
3. In a medium bowl, place chocolate and top with butter. Microwave in 10 second intervals, until the butter is melted and
covers the chocolate.
4. Let sit. Do not stir.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg, yolk, sugar and salt until pale and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Whisk the chocolate until smooth.

7. Quickly add chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, add our and fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
8. Divide equally among the ramekins.
9. Place ramekin onto a baking sheet.
10. Bake cakes for 12 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and let stand 1 minute.
12. Cover each ramekins with a plate you will be serving it on. Let stand 1 minute.
13. Flip the plate and keeping the ramekin upside down on the plate, let stand 1 minutes. Tap gently and pull the ramekin out.
14. Serve immediately garnished with whipped cream or dusted with powdered sugar.
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Notes
You can double the recipe and make the cakes in four 6oz. ramekins.
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Recipe source: Food and Wine (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/molten-chocolate-cakes-vongerichten)
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Lexi says
August 30, 2014 at 1:26 pm (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/02/12/molten-lava-
cakes/#comment-17427)
Should you double the recipe to make it in a bundt cake pan?
CrunchyCreamySw says
August 31, 2014 at 10:03 pm
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Hi Lexi! Ive never made it in a bundt pan so I cant say how it will affect it. You can make it
in ramekins!
onmyyellowplate.wordpress.com says
March 3, 2014 at 12:00 pm (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/02/12/molten-lava-
cakes/#comment-14789)
Made this last night when I was craving something indulgent without too much mess. It turned
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out perfect and just blew my mind how simple it is. Serving size is just perfect, an indulgence
for two. Sweet! Thanks heaps!
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Emily @ Life on Food says
February 16, 2014 at 4:55 pm (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/02/12/molten-
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Love this! So cute in the little red hearts. Even though Valentines Day is over I would will still
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share the love with these babies.
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Nancy says
I love the adorable heart shaped ramekins, Anna! Your lava cakes are pure perfection. Im
dying over that molten, liquid middle!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking (http://www.texanerin.com/) says
February 15, 2014 at 11:40 am (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/02/12/molten-

Awww! Heart-shaped cakes! I love it. And they look like they have the perfect ooziness!
Awww! Heart-shaped cakes! I love it. And they look like they have the perfect ooziness!
We got hamburgers at lunchtime when it was totally empty and watched movies at home
after that. It was great!
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I love lava cakes, these are the ultimate Valentines dessert!

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Love theseI would eat two happily. I also love your cute heart shaped dish. Happy
Valentines Day my friend.
Elizabeth says
These look fabulous! I cannot wait to try them!
February 14, 2014 at 11:11 am

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Thank you, Elizabeth!
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These are molten lava perfection!
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Thanks, Amanda!
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Georgia The Comfort of Cooking (http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com) says

Without a doubt, the dessert of my dreams. I love that yours are so easy, Anna! With
raspberries and whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, pure heaven!

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Thank you, Georgia!
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These are so perfect for Valentines Day! In as far as celebrating it, wellthe hubby has to
work! Blah! And the little ones and I are going to eat all the chocolate. (/#google_plus)
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Jessica |Portuguese Girl Cooks (http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/) says

These look fantastic, Anna! I love molten lava cakes and how cute are they made in those
heart shaped Le Creusets!

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Thank you, Jessica! I couldnt help myself.
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A cozy evening at home with a nice chocolate dessert sounds pretty perfect to me!
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Thanks, Sylvie!
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Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) (http://arhubarbrhapsody.blogspot.com.au/) says

Love the cocoa tip. Ive dusted our off my chocolate cakes way too many times! I honestly
think the sight of lava cakes being split open is one of the best visuals in the dessert world.
Have a great Valentines Day!

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It is really life-changing for a baker! I love it! Thank you, Lily!
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These are beautiful!! Were going out to dinner tomorrow and sticking at home on Friday
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Thanks, Sues!
Mark Behee (http://yeadadshome.com/) says

We eat this out a lot and have always wanted to try it. Dusting with cocoa is a great tip. Thanks
for sharing
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Thank you, Mark!
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03/11/2016 MoltenLavaCakesCrunchyCreamySweet

Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Molten Lava Cakes a classic and most impressive indulgent dessert!

and a KitchenAid mixer in red (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/02/10/vanilla-cupcakes-giveaway/)!! Go

Since I learned this trick (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2013/11/13/apple-bundt-cake-caramel-glaze-

Yields 2 servings (8oz. ramekins)

Yields 2 servings (8oz. ramekins)

MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

20 min 12 min 32 min

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2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

4. Let sit. Do not stir.

6. Whisk the chocolate until smooth.

8. Divide equally among the ramekins.

9. Place ramekin onto a baking sheet.

10. Bake cakes for 12 minutes.

11. Remove from oven and let stand 1 minute.

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Should you double the recipe to make it in a bundt cake pan?

Erin @ Texanerin Baking (http://www.texanerin.com/) says

February 15, 2014 at 11:40 am (http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/02/12/molten-

I love lava cakes, these are the ultimate Valentines dessert!

Curry and Comfort (http://curryandcomfort.blogspot.com/) says (/#yummly)

These look fabulous! I cannot wait to try them!

February 14, 2014 at 11:11 am

Thank you, Elizabeth!

Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says (/#pinterest)

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking (http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com) says

February 14, 2014 at 11:11 am

Thank you, Georgia!

Kate@Diethood says (/#pinterest)

lol Thanks, Kate! (/#twitter)

Jessica |Portuguese Girl Cooks (http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/) says

February 14, 2014 at 11:10 am

Thank you, Jessica! I couldnt help myself.

Sylvie Shirazi says (/#pinterest)

Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) (http://arhubarbrhapsody.blogspot.com.au/) says

February 14, 2014 at 11:09 am

It is really life-changing for a baker! I love it! Thank you, Lily!

wearenotmartha (http://www.wearenotmartha.com) says (/#pinterest)

Mark Behee (http://yeadadshome.com/) says

Thank you, Mark!

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