Today, Chef Cody is showing you how to make a Molten Chocolate Lava cake, just like those desserts that are so popular at Chili's and Applebee's.
With Valentines Day just around the corner, there's just enough time for you to practice this recipe so you can nail it when you bake it up for that special someone in your life!
Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 pound unsalted butter (plus more for greasing pan)
1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
8 - 1 inch squares bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter (4) 6 oz ramekins and set aside.
Melt butter and chocolate over a double boiler, whisking until smooth.
Whisk in sugar and transfer to a medium bowl.
Whisk in eggs and flour until smooth.
Pour batter into ramekins, filling until about 2/3 full.
Place 2 chocolate squares into middle of each cake, pressing down until they rest in the middle of the ramekin.
Bake cakes until slightly puffy and set around the edges (20 - 25 minutes).
NOTE: Cake tester may come out wet as the center should still be loose.
Garnish with your favorite pairing: fresh berries, whipped cream, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy!