Warm Chocolate Cakes with Berries

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Comfort Food

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 8 hr 27 min

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Ingredients

Chocolate Cakes:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted softened butter, plus extra for buttering molds
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
4 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting molds
3 tablespoons Frangelico or hazelnut liqueur
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh strawberries
Fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

Butter and lightly flour 6 (6-ounce) ramekins. Tap out any excess flour.

In a small saucepan, bring to a boil 2 inches of water. In a large glass bowl, add butter, chocolate and espresso powder. Lower heat and place bowl over the simmering water. Slowly whisk mixture until the chocolate is almost completely melted. Remove bowl from heat and continue to whisk until all chocolate has melted. Allow to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, add eggs, yolks, and sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy and pale in color. Reduce speed to medium-low and slowly pour in the chocolate mixture. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Do not overwork the batter.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Divide the batter between the molds. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chocolate molds onto baking sheet and place in oven for 7 minutes. If not baking immediately, cover chocolate molds with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 8 hours. When ready to bake, place refrigerated chocolate molds onto baking sheet and place in oven for 10 minutes. The top and sides should be cooked and dry and the inside will be runny.

Using oven mitts, carefully invert each mold onto a plate and let it sit for 10 seconds. Then lift 1 corner of the ramekin and the cake should slip out. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon Frangelico over each cake. Spoon berries around the chocolate cake and garnish with mint. Serve warm.

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recipe Warm Chocolate Cakes with Berries
Karen Brooklyn, NY 06-21-2009
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adjust the baking time and it's perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this twice - first time served with vanilla ice cream, second time with fresh whipped cream - both delicious. ... After refrigeration I baked them for 16 minutes. Perfect (cake on the outside, liquid in the middle.) The first time I did 11 minutes after refrigeration - delicious but basically soup. This is an easy impressive and delicious dessert. The fact that you can make it hours in advance and just pop in the oven later is really the charm. Giada rarely disappoints!Read more
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KERBIE CHARLOTTE, NC 02-16-2009
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If I can do it, anyone can!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for my husband and I on Valentine's day. I was pretty nervous but they turned out great even though I did not... have the liqueur or expresso. I baked them for 7 min at 450, but when I tried to remove the first one from the ramekin it made a runny mess all over the plate. So I popped the others back in for a couple more minutes and they came out perfect. I sprinkled powdered sugar and raspberries on and around the cakes and served with vanilla ice cream. Delish!!Read more
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Anonymous 02-16-2008
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Easy and a stunner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe comes out perfect every time from the first time I tried it. These are just like the molten chocolate cake... desserts that you have at the high-end restaurants - but better!Read more
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Stefanie New Rochelle, NY 11-18-2007
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If you love chocolate cake--this is a MUST
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you want to feel like a baking rock star, try out this recipe. It is quick and easy, and best of all--the cake is... delicious. It tastes just as good, if not better, than the molten chocolate cakes that are served at restaurants. You will need to adjust baking times according to your oven and ramekin shape (like many people have mentioned. Enjoy!Read more
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tiffany west covina, CA 11-12-2007
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UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutely love this recipe. So easy and so delicious. I make this twice a month for my family, they beg me every weekend!... Stop the search and try this out!Read more
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NOELLE Smiths Bermuda 09-05-2007
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wow!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was such a special dessert, I can't believe I made it! I was so impressed that these cute little cakes actually came... out of MY oven! I popped them in as I was tidying up after dinner and they were done in no time! i did actually cook them a minute or two longer as I thought they needed it. I also took anothers suggestion to cook one earlier in the day to make sure I knew how to do it properly. great advice, thank you!Read more