“Snack”urday: Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

by Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts on February 11, 2011



chocolate lava cakePhoto Courtesy of Google images

My life is upside down right now.  Moving a family to a new area is a huge task.  Not so much the physical moving, but keeping things normal for the kids during the move.   Holidays are a big part of normal at my house!

I love making a big deal out of Valentine’s day! I don’t do gifts but we do crafts, themed snacks, and activities.  I am doing my best to squeeze those things in right now.  My biggest problem is I have already packed a lot of stuff.

I have this great recipe for Molten Lava Cake that is naturally gluten free.  I bought these really cute heart shaped pans to bake them in.  I went into the kitchen, pulled out all the ingredients, and began to cook. Just to realize….I packed the pans ~thud~.

Shakes Head

Well, I can still share the recipe!

Molten Lava Cake

Molten Lava Cake Printable Version

  • 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 eggs (separated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.

Melt chocolate and butter together, over double boiler (or take a pan of boiling water and place a bowl on top to melt them in together..and some might like to use a microwave).

After they have both melted, take off the heat and add 2 tablespoons sugar,  beaten egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix together well.

In separate bowl beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, beat about 2 minutes longer.

Fold in the egg whites into the chocolate until just combined.

Grease 4 ramekins (6 ounces) and place on baking sheet.

Divide batter between the ramekins and bake for about 22-25 minutes.

Serve Warm.

Tons of other Sweet Desserts HERE

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Shirley @ gfe February 12, 2011 at 10:10 am

Total yum and so easy–thanks! All the best to you and your family in preparing for the move and the actual move. You’re a great mom to be working to keep everything as sane as possible during the transition! :-)

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Shirley

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Vickie February 12, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Hey Amanda!
This looks really easy and yummy, but curious as to how the cake is forming without flour? To me the recipe seems to be candy/pudding like…I know there are flour less cake recipes out there (I haven’t tried). Just wanting to be sure that there is NOT flour in the recipe as I want to make and want it to turn out. Thanks.
btw good luck with the move (again) Bet you will miss Publix.

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Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts February 12, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Vickie,

The recipe is correct. This is a flourless cake recipe. It is more like a little souffle, but still tastes great! It is perfect for us since there are several in our house that can’t have wheat.

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Vickie February 12, 2011 at 3:05 pm

Thanks for the very FAST reply…I know you are a busy bee! :)
Can’t wait to make it…might be a a great alternative to flour for me too…I am wondering if I might have gluten issues myself.

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Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts February 12, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Vickie,

It wasn’t something I would have thought of until my kids had problems. I have been gluten free my self for a couple months and feel like a new person! It might be worth trying! The research is very interesting on how many of us are really intolerant. The numbers are huge!

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Cat February 12, 2011 at 4:13 pm

just “found” this recipe and can’t wait to try in on Monday. thanks for posting!

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Karen February 12, 2011 at 7:15 pm

I think I have everything in the kitchen to make these, except the dishes. Might have to get creative!

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Kathy February 14, 2011 at 9:01 am

So, when you cut into it…is the chocolate runny like in the picture? Looks wonderful!! And gluten free makes it even better!

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Susan with Permanent Posies February 16, 2011 at 12:28 am

Yummy chocolate heaven! Can’t wait to try it.

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ClassiclyAmber March 12, 2011 at 5:13 pm

Oh yes! Aren’t these sooooo tasty?!? I just love ‘em! We made these here at Vday, too…and we used a regular muffin tin for ours. Works perfectly if you don’t have those ramekins!

Checkie here: http://classiclyamber.com/blog/2011/02/13/molten-chocolate-babycakes/

[Love the 'Snackerday' word play! ;) ]

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Patricia April 30, 2011 at 12:28 pm

This desert is fabulous, tried it yesterday. Quite decadent, thanks for sharing!

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