February 11, 2023

Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes

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Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes are an indulgent dessert featuring a luscious, molten chocolate center infused with warm spices like cinnamon, and ginger. These rich, individual cakes combine deep cocoa flavors with a subtle heat, creating a complex and luxurious taste experience. The contrast between the slightly crisp outer layer and the gooey, flowing center makes them irresistible. Perfect for special occasions, they pair wonderfully with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Easy to prepare yet impressively elegant, these spiced molten cakes offer a delightful twist on the classic chocolate lava cake, making them a crowd-pleasing treat.

Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes

Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes are rich, decadent desserts with a gooey, molten center infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger.

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Total Time 30

Servings 3

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter cubed
4 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
1 Tablespoon dry red wine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg room temperature + 1 egg yolk room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar
6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional confectioners sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in wine and vanilla.
In a small bowl, beat the egg, egg yolk and confectioners’ sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the flour, ginger and cinnamon until well blended. Gradually beat in butter mixture.
Transfer to 3 greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160° and sides of cakes are set, 13-15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute. Run a knife around edges of ramekins; invert onto dessert plates. Dust with additional confectioners’ sugar. Serve immediately.