Molten Chocolate Cakes With Irish Cream Recipes

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate together until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, beat together the eggs and sugar with a whisk or electric beater until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the melted chocolate in the egg mixture and mix well. Blend in the flour, just until combined.
• Butter and lightly sugar 4 (4-ounce) molds, custard cups or ramekins. Tap out the excess sugar. Divide the batter among the molds. At this point you can refrigerate the desserts until you are ready to eat, for up to several hours, then bring them back to room temperature before baking.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake the molten chocolate on a sheet tray for 8 to 10 minutes, the center will still be quite soft, but the sides will be set. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite ice cream.
• Cook's Note:.
• Instead of coating the molds with sugar, you can use crushed pistachios or other nuts.

QUICK AND EASY MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter 4 (3/4 c.) custard cups or souffle dishes. Place on baking sheet.
• In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high for 1 minute.
• Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. (You may microwave for an additional 30 seconds if chocolate is not melting.).
• Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in flour. Divide batter evenly between prepared cups. (The cups will be filled until less than half an inch from the top.).
• Bake 13-14 minutes or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Let stand 1 minutes. Carefully run small knife around cakes to loosen. Invert cakes onto dessert dishes.
• Dust each cake with powdered sugar, and top with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.