Individual Chocolate Indulgence Cake Recipes

INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate, then add the butter and sugar until just melted.
• Add eggs and whisk until well combined; add flour and mix only until combined.
• Do not overmix or the cake will be rubbery.
• Lightly grease four 4-ounce disposable aluminum cups, muffin molds, or ramekins with vegetable baking spray.
• Distribute batter among the four molds.
• Place molds on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Do not overbake.
• For the Chocolate Sauce: Pour the milk into a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
• When it boils, remove the milk from the heat and make a ganache by adding the chopped chocolate.
• Whisk well, stirring into the edge of the saucepan to combine.
• The ganache should be homogenous and smooth.
• Set the ganache aside.
• In a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, and sugar.
• Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• The butter should be completely melted and the sugar completely dissolved.
• Once the mixture has come to a boil, pour it into the warm ganache.
• Place the sauce over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• As the chocolate sauce cooks, it will begin to thicken slightly.
• When it reaches a boil, remove it from the heat, and pour it into a clean, dry bowl.
• Cover by placing plastic wrap directly on top of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming.
• Let the chocolate sauce cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.
• When cold, the sauce will become thick enough to be scooped with a spoon.
• Invert molds onto individual serving plates.
• If you would like to decorate the plate, do so with fresh raspberries or fruit or chocolate sauce, and serve immediately.
• The sauce can be reheated whenever needed.
• If using a microwave, simply place the chocolate sauce in a microwaveable bowl and heat it at medium-high power in 30-second intervals until it becomes liquid.
• On the stovetop, place in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until it becomes liquid.
• If you store it in a squeeze bottle, you can easily drizzle it over a dessert or decorate a plate.
• It will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
• It can also be frozen for up to two months if stored in an airtight container.
• Thaw in the refrigerator and heat as described above until liquid.

INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Position oven rack in the bottom 1/3 of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Spray the inside of 6 (10 ounces) ramekins, or oven-proof baking cups, with non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle with a little sugar to coat evenly.
• In a large bowl, place chopped chocolate, cocoa, and 3/4 cup of the sugar.
• Whisk in boiling water. When chocolate is completely melted, whisk in egg yolks and vanilla. Then stir in the flour. Set aside.
• Combine egg whites with cream of tartar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat on high speed until stiff but not dry.
• Fold about 1/3 of the chocolate mixture into the egg whites. Fold in the remaining chocolate mixture in 2 additions. Divide batter into prepared ramekins.
• Drop one 1/2 ounce of dark chocolate into the center of each souffle just before baking.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the top has formed a nice crust and the sides appear cake-like. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Dig in immediately!

CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400F. Have ready four 1/2-cup ramekins, muffin molds, or disposable aluminum cups. If they are not nonstick, lightly coat them with nonstick baking spray. Arrange the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. In the top half of a double boiler, combine the chocolate, butter, and sugar. Place over (not touching) barely simmering water in the bottom pan and heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until melted, fully blended, and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Remove from the heat and add the flour, stirring just to combine.
• Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins, and place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12 minutes, or until just set, slightly cracked on top, and gooey in the interior. Do not over-bake, or the cakes will be too firm. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 5 minutes.
• Pool about 2 tablespoons of the warm sauce in the center of each dessert plate. Invert a ramekin over each pool of sauce, tapping it gently with your fingers to unmold the warm cake. Sprinkle each plate with an equal amount of the raspberries and serve immediately.

HAVE YOUR OWN CAKE AND EAT IT TOO (INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE CAKES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the large muffin tins with large cupcake liners.
• Put the butter, coffee, water, and cocoa in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on HIGH until the butter melts, about 2 minutes. Whisk to combine.
• Meanwhile, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Beat the sour cream with the egg and vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir in the sour cream mixture just to combine; don't overmix. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin tins, filling each one about 3/4 of the way full (about 2/3 cup per cupcake). Bake cupcakes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
• Cool the cupcakes completely in the tin on a rack. Remove from liners and return cakes to a rack.
• For the glaze: Put chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring coconut milk and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly, then pour it over the chocolate. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, then stir until smooth. Spread 1 tablespoon warm glaze evenly over each cake, then scatter the coconut over the top.

CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cool to room temperature.
• Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until thickened. Add chocolate mixture; stir with wire whisk until well blended.
• Add four; stir until well blended. Pour into greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
• Bake 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
• To garnish, arrange some fresh berries in the center of the cake and sprinkle with powdered sugar.