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Molten Chocolate Cakes With Almond Creme Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract .
  • 1 c blanched almonds .
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder .
  • powdered sugar (optional) .
  • 1 1/4 c sugar, divided .
  • 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely sliced .
  • 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa .
  • 1/4 c Splenda granular (or you can just increase the sugar) .
  • 2 large eggs .
  • cooking spray .
  • 5 large egg whites .
  • 1 c low-fat milk (not skim) .
  • 1 dash salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Place almonds in a food processor/blender; process until a you get a nut butter with small bits (about 3 1/2 mins).
  • Step #2 Scrape the bowl down half way through the processing time.
  • Step #3 Place half the almond butter, cocoa, eggs, Splenda, 3/4 c sugar, & egg whites in top half of a double boiler; stir well with a whisk.
  • Step #4 Add chocolate; cook over simmering water until chocolate melts & sugar dissolves.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat; add baking powder & almond extract.
  • Step #6 Stir with a whisk until smooth.
  • Step #7 Spoon batter into 12 muffin c coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #8 Chill 2 hrs.
  • Step #9 Place remaining almond butter & 1/2 c sugar in food processor/blender; pulse until mixd.
  • Step #10 Add milk & salt; process until smooth.
  • Step #11 Strain mixture through a sieve or cheesecloth into a small saucepan; discard solids.
  • Step #12 Bring to a boil.
  • Step #13 Reduce heat; simmer 4 mins or until thick.
  • Step #14 Remove from heat; pour this into a bowl.
  • Step #15 Cover up & chill in the fridge.
  • Step #16 Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Step #17 Bake cakes for nine mins or until almost set (centers should be a bit soft).
  • Step #18 Let cool in pan 5 mins.
  • Step #19 Invert each cake onto a dessert plate; drizzle with sauce.
  • Step #20 Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Molten Chocolate Cakes With Almond Creme recipe

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