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Chocolate Lava Cakes
These rich chocolate lava cakes feature a tender crumb that gives way to a warm, gooey center. They are surprisingly simple to prepare in your own kitchen, bringing a restaurant-quality dessert right to your table. The batter can even be mixed a day ahead of time, making this an ideal choice for dinner parties or stress-free entertaining. Serve them fresh from the oven for the ultimate deep chocolate experience.
Ingredients
- 6 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 450°F. Coat the bottoms and sides of six 6-ounce custard cups with shortening, then dust them lightly with cocoa powder.
- 2Melt the chopped semisweet chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir the mixture frequently until smooth, then remove from the heat to cool slightly.
- 3Whisk the whole eggs and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl until completely blended. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, followed by the cooled chocolate mixture and the all-purpose flour, beating until just combined.
- 4Pour the batter evenly into the prepared custard cups. Arrange the filled cups on a rimmed baking sheet.