INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE VOLCANO CAKES (FLOURLESS)

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The yummy melted center comes from a Lindt truffle. Delicious served hot with whipped cream. Adapted from a recipe in a Holland America cookbook.

Provided by Paja9203

Categories     Dessert

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large egg whites
4 large egg yolks
6 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, good quality
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
4 chocolate truffles (such as Lindt, any flavour)
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly butter and flour 4 ramekins or Corel mugs.
  • Melt the chocolate, butter and salt in the microwave or a double boiler.
  • Let cool 10 minutes.
  • Combine egg yoks and 3 Tbsp sugar. Beat until light and thick, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold the chocolate into the egg yolks.
  • Beat the egg whites until frothy.
  • Add 1 tablespoon sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry.
  • With rubber spatula, fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
  • Divide about 1/4 of the batter into the 4 ramekins.
  • Place a truffle on top in the centre and cover with the remaining batter.
  • (The cakes can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours at this point. Bring to room temperature before baking.).
  • Bake for 11 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto plantes.
  • Garnish with whipped cream.

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