Mexican Molten Chocolate Cakes Recipes

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 (175 C) degrees with rack in the center.
• Put the cream and chocolate in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir until completely smooth.
• Pour the chocolate mixture into an 8 x 2-inch round or square cake pan or baking dish and sprinkle the cacao nibs over.
• Whisk the cocoa and boiling water in a large heatproof mixing bowl until incorporated. Add the eggs, coconut oil, coconut sugar and vanilla and whisk until smooth and the oil is emulsified.
• Sift the almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt through a mesh strainer set over a bowl. Whisk to combine.
• Add the dry mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir to combine. Scrape into the baking pan.
• Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the center of the cake feels set when touched with your finger.
• Cool in the pan 10-15 minutes. Serve warm straight from the pan with whipped cream on the side. Sprinkle with cacao nibs and dust with cacao powder, if desired.

MEXICAN "HOT" CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Butter two 4-ounce ramekins (or regular-sized muffin tins) and lightly dust the inside of each ramekin with cocoa powder, tilting to coat; tap out any excess and set aside.
• Heat butter and chocolate in heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water until chocolate is almost completely melted. (*You can also do this carefully in the microwave.*)
• Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and thick. Slowly add butter mixture to mixer; add flour, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne and mix until well combined. Divide batter between prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until sides are set and center is soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Invert each mold onto a plate and let stand for about 10 seconds. Gently tap the tops of molds and carefully lift to remove. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve immediately - either solo, or accompanied by ice cream, whipped cream, berries, or whatever else sounds good! :-)

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• Chuck Hughes' warm and oozy molten chocolate cakes-chocolate indulgence at its best!
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate together until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, beat together the eggs and sugar with a whisk or electric beater until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the melted chocolate in the egg mixture and mix well. Blend in the flour, just until combined.
• Butter and lightly sugar 4 (4-ounce) molds, custard cups or ramekins. Tap out the excess sugar. Divide the batter among the molds. At this point you can refrigerate the desserts until you are ready to eat, for up to several hours, then bring them back to room temperature before baking.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake the molten chocolate on a sheet tray for 8 to 10 minutes, the center will still be quite soft, but the sides will be set. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite ice cream.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray two 6-ounce ramekins with the cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
• Melt the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
• Using a hand mixer, beat the egg, egg yolk, granulated sugar and salt on high speed until it becomes light in color and texture, about 2 minutes. Turn the mixer to low speed and beat in the chocolate mixture just until combined. Sift the flour onto the mixture, then fold it in using a rubber spatula.
• Divide the batter between the two prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake the cakes until the edges are slightly puffed and set and the centers are just barely set, about 12 minutes.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and let rest for 1 minute. Run a paring knife around each ramekin, then invert each cake onto a plate. Top the cakes with raspberries and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé CAKES

Steps:

• Butter six 4 1/2-inch-diameter tartlet pans with 3/4-inch-high sides and removable bottoms. Place tartlet pans on baking sheet. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add espresso powder and salt; stir to blend well. Cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
• Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks, all but 1 tablespoon sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in large bowl until mixture is pale yellow and thick, about 5 minutes. Fold 1/4 of egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Fold chocolate mixture into remaining egg mixture.
• Beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; beat just until firm peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Divide batter among prepared pans. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Beat cream in large bowl until soft peaks form. (Whipped cream can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Bake cakes until edges are set and centers are still soft, about 11 minutes. Cool on racks 2 minutes. Run knife around pan sides to loosen cakes. Remove pan sides. Transfer cakes to plates.
• Top each cake with dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with raspberries and mint, if desired. Serve cakes warm.