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Ghirardelli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lacrenshaw / All my dishes 11 months, 2 weeks ago I've always loved the idea of chocolate pouring from my cake onto the plate... this recipe is pretty easy. You'll love the results! From a Ghirardelli print ad...... Prep:25m Cook:15m Servings:6	Lacrenshaw
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Ingredients

CENTERS:

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1/4 cup heavy cream

CAKES:

Nonstick cooking spray

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1 stick unsalted butter

2 whole large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup cake flour

Directions

CENTERS:

Melt chocolate and cream together in double boiler.

Whisk gently to blend.

Refrigerate for about 2 hours OR until firm.

Form into 6 balls and refrigerate until needed.

CAKES:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Spray six 4-ounce ramekins with cooking spray.

Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler, whisking gently to blend.

Using an electric mixer, mix eggs, yolks, sugar and vanilla extract on high speed for about 5 minutes OR until thick and light.

Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture until just combined.

Spoon batter into ramekins.

Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.

Bake about 15 minutes OR until cake is firm to the touch.

Remove from oven.

Allow to sit for about 5 minutes.

Run a sharp knife around the inside of each ramekin.

Plate a plate on top of ramekin, invert and remove ramekin.

Garnish with dollops of whipped cream, berries, etc.

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Comments

minitindel 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I just love lava cakes yummmmmmmm lorraine .........

five plus

TINK

sagami 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I wish I were there to taste!! May I have one?
Thanks for great recipe!

winkaway 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:

Wow.
These looks super tasty!

dragonwings647 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Made my mouth water. sounds absolutly decadant. Love the pic. Thanks

lacrenshaw 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Yes, of course, sagami! You may have two if you'd like! Thanks.
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This recipe was my first attempt at having hot lava spew onto my dessert plate, tink, but not the last for sure. Thanks for the five.
tink, I can't find the recipe I dissed and forgot to five. Refresh my memory, won't you? Thanks, L

lacrenshaw 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
They absolutely ARE super tasty, wink. Thanks!
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 11 months, 2 weeks ago said:
And we all know that a picture is worth 1,000 words, dragon. Enjoy these! Thanks.
Lorraine

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