
Enjoy these delicious molten cakes with
a deep, rich chocolate center.
Molten
Chocolate Cakes
- 2 tablespoons plus 3/4
cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter - divided use
8 ounces NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® CHOCOLATIER 62% Cacao
Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into pieces
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 425°F
(220°C). Generously butter six 6-ounce ramekins or custard
cups with two tablespoons butter.
- Stir 3/4 cup butter and
chocolate in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat until
chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
Beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer
bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 8 minutes. Fold 1/3 of
chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Fold in remaining chocolate
mixture and flour until well blended. Divide batter evenly among
prepared ramekins. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 13 minutes
or until sides are set and 1-inch centers move slightly when
shaken. Remove from oven to wire rack.
- To Serve, run a thin knife
around top edge of cakes to loosen slightly; carefully invert
onto serving plates. Lift ramekins off of cakes. Sprinkle with
powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.
Preparation - 20 min |
Cooking - 12 min |
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