Chocolate Melting Cakes

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By Doughmesstic

Prep Time:

10m

Bake/Cook Time:

20m

Yield:

4 servings

Also called Lava Cakes, these rich Chocolate Melting Cakes have gooey centers that ooze when you dip your spoon in them. We bake them in individual dishes to up the gooeyness factor. They make an elegant presentation when dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Products Used

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bag

1 lb. Confectioners Powdered Sugar Box

Ingredients

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
To garnish: Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Brush 4 ramekins with a thin coat of melted butter and place on a cookie sheet. Set aside.
Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each heat cycle. When smooth, allow to cool for 5 minutes.
While chocolate is resting, combine 2 eggs with sugar and whisk until well combined. Whisk in flour, then add remaining 2 eggs and chocolate mixture and continue to whisk until uniform.
Pour mixture evenly into 4 prepared ramekins. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until just done. Centers should be 175°F. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Susan Whetzel @doughmesstic.

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