Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes
2014-02-10- Cuisine: American, Eclectic
- Course: Dessert
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield: 12
- Servings: 12
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Ready In: 4:30 h
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup butter
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (the secret ingredient!)
Method
Step 1
Place chocolate and butter in a double boiler and heat until melted. Remove from heat, mix well and set aside. Remove double boiler from hot water also.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites and salt until foamy, then add sugar and mix until peaks form.
Step 3
Quickly stir egg yolks into chocolate mixture until blended. Add coconut flour and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Step 4
Fold chocolate into egg whites and gently blend.
Step 5
Into 12 4-ounce oven-proof ramekins, fill each about 2/3 full of mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 4 hours.
Step 6
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Set ramekins on a baking sheet, plastic wrap removed, and bake 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Center will be soft yet cooked with a slightly crackly top.
Step 7
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