Mean Chefs Bittersweet Molten Chocolate Cakes With Coffee Ice C Recipes

INDIVIDUAL MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
• Butter and flour six 6-ounce custard cups.
• Place 5 1/2 ounces of the chocolate and the butter in a metal bowl, and set it over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool slightly.
• Using a standard electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs, yolks and sugar at medium-high speed until they are pale and thick, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce the speed, and gradually mix in the flour.
• Add the chocolate mixture to the flour mixture, and continue to beat until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes.
• Divide half of the mixture among the prepared custard cups. Divide the remaining 2 ounces of coarsely chopped chocolate among them, placing the chunks in the very center of the chocolate mixture (there should be about 1 tablespoon of chopped chocolate per custard cup). Then top with the rest of the chocolate batter.
• Bake until the cake is set around the edges but the center jiggles slightly when the cup is moved, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly (no more than 5 minutes).
• Run a sharp knife around the edges of the cups. Turn the cakes out onto plates, and serve.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE A LA MODE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Butter the bottom and sides of 15 4oz ramekins.
• Sprinkle with sugar, tapping to remove extra sugar.
• In double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter.
• Whisk until thoroughly melted.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar and flour until just blended Gradually whisk the chocolate into the egg mixture until combined.
• Evenly divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins, using about 1/3 cup for each Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until the tops are firm and beginning to crack and the edges are set Remove from oven and serve immediately with ice cream.