Molten Chocolate Cakes

Molten Chocolate Cakes
Need a vegetarian dessert? Molten Chocolate Cakes could be a great recipe to try. One serving contains 526 calories, 9g of protein, and 35g of fat. This recipe serves 6. If you have additional powdered sugar, powdered sugar, baking cocoa, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat oven to 450F. Grease bottoms and sides of six (6-oz) custard cups with shortening; dust with cocoa. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
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In large bowl, beat whole eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk or eggbeater until well blended. Beat in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Beat in melted chocolate mixture and flour. Divide batter evenly among custard cups.
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Place cups on cookie sheet with sides.
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Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until sides are set and centers are still soft (tops will be puffed and cracked).
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Let stand 3 minutes. Run small knife or metal spatula along sides of cakes to loosen. Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down over each cup; turn plate and cup over.
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Remove cup.
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Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
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Garnish with kumquats.
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Serve warm.

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern on the menu? Try pairing with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. You could try RELAX Riesling. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 10 dollars per bottle.
RELAX Riesling
RELAX Riesling
From the vineyards of the Mosel wine region, these Riesling grapes ripen in slate and mineral soil and are harvested based on their optimal taste and ripeness. Cold fermented in stainless steel tanks, this wine brings a natural acidity, providing a perfect balance that is refreshingly crisp and leaves your mouth watering for more.RELAX Riesling is fermented slightly dry with a wonderful fruity bouquet and intense flavors of apples and peaches with just a hint of citrus.RELAX Riesling is delicious on its own! But it pairs perfectly with a variety of foods, from grilled seafood and poultry to spicy Asian dishes and fresh salads.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings6
Health Score6
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