CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES image

Provided by April Alvarez @peaches58

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

CENTER:
2 ounce(s) bar of ghirarlelli chocolate baking bar
1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
CAKE:
4 ounce(s) bar ghirardelli baking bar
1/2 cup(s) butter unsalted
2 - whole eggs
2 - egg yolks only from 2 eggs
1/3 cup(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour

Steps:

To make the centers, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 2 ounces of chocolate with the cream. Whisk gently to blend
Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. With your hands, form into six balls; refrigerate until needed.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
To make the cakes, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 4 ounces of chocolate and the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold the melted chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture just until combined. Spoon the cake batter into the ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
AS YOU CAN SEE MINE IS TOPPED WITH A HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE BAR BUT YOU CAN TOP YOUR WITH WHAT EVER YOU LIKE.