Idahoan Molten Lava Cakes

Idahoan Molten Lava Cakes
Idahoan Molten Lav If you have bittersweet chocolate, sugar, instant espresso powder, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Liberally spray six 6 oz ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
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In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter.
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Alternative: Use a medium size stainless bowl that sits on top of a small saucepan (with water in saucepan) if you do not have a double boiler. Do not let any water get into the melting chocolate.
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Remove from heat and cool.
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In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with hand mixer for several minutes and thoroughly foamy.
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Add sugar, dry mashed potatoes, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, espresso powder and salt. Beat a couple of minutes to mix.
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Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat for five minutes. This recipe works best if lots of air is incorporated into the mixture to make the cakes light and airy.
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Pour into ramekins. DO NOT under bake or over bake the cakes.
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Bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Keep your eye on them; you want them to be molten (a bit soft in the middle), but not too much.
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Let them rest a few minutes before serving. The center may sink a little - don't worry.
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Run a thin knife around the inside edge to help release the cakes.
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Top with powdered sugar and whip cream.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score2
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