LAVA CAKES

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This is so rich and decadent. It is pretty enough for a dinner party, but my kids start running around w/pure joy when they see the ramekins come out of the cupboard! If you don't over bake them the centers should be like hot fudge. YUM.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
8 ounces quality semisweet chocolate, chopped up
4 eggs
2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut syrup (the kind used to flavor Italian soda or coffee)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
powdered sugar (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease and flour seven, six ounce ramekins or custard cups.
  • In sauce pan melt chocolate and butter until smooth, stirring constantly.
  • In medium bowl, combine eggs and syrup.
  • Beat with electric mixer till foamy.
  • Gradually beat in sugar till light and thickened (about 2 minutes).
  • Add flour and chocolate mixture stirring just enough blend all ingredients.
  • Fill cups to 3/4 full, then place ramekins on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400°F for about 11-15 minutes.
  • They should just form a top crust.
  • Cool for 5 minutes and then invert onto plate.
  • Dust tops with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 164.5, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 14.7, Protein 8.2

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