Molten Lava Cakes

Recipe courtesy The Neelys

Show: Down Home with the NeelysEpisode:

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

2 sticks butter, unsalted, plus more for ramekins
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne
Pinch nutmeg
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 large eggs
6 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Butter 8 (6-ounce) ramekins and sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

In a saucepan combine butter, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, and chocolate over low heat until melted and smooth; stir frequently. Cool slightly.

In a large bowl whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, eggs and yolks, vanilla extract and almond extract until creamy. Add melted chocolate to the batter and whisk together.

Pour into prepared ramekins.

Bake cakes until the top is stiff and cracked and the edges are dark, about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake with a small paring knife then invert onto plates while warm.

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Jennifer Longview, TX 08-31-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time to make lava cakes. I didn't have quite enough semi-sweet chocolate, so I added about 1/4 cup cocoa... powder and 2 Tbs. granulated sugar to sweeten it up. I also did not have any cayenne pepper, although as I tasted the finished results I could imagine that the pepper would really put a slight spark in the chocolate. I couldn't believe all the eggs this needed, but it was sooo worth it. If you don't like the tast of almond extract (I personally do), just add tsp. of pure vanilla extract. My family loved this, and I am filing this recipe as a keeper.Read more
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Tim Madison, WI 06-08-2009
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I'll be making these again
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great taste in an easy recipe. The chocolate flavor is smooth and mellow - not too sweet or overpowering. Fantastic with a... glass of milk. My wife said it would taste better with less almond extract. I agree with another review that you should reduce the eggs by 1, thereby making the cake a little more dense. I give this recipe 4 stars only because I have tasted a better lava cake. Regardless, this is a great-tasting, easy recipe if you want to impress folks at a party or simply enjoy at home. Read more
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Sara Forest Hills, NY 06-05-2009
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Just OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I couldn't taste the cayenne but I could taste the sugar. They were very sweet and had a lot of butter and eggs. Something... that bad for you should be amazing but these weren't worth the calories. Read more
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Michelle Ashburn, VA 06-03-2009
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These were OK...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made these for my husband's birthday, because he just loves molten cakes. Neither of us ate them, because we didn't like... the taste of the almond extract. Maybe it's just a matter of personal preference...I'm thinking of trying them again without the almond flavoring. I'd also like them to be a little less cakey...so I might use one less egg if I try this recipe again. Read more
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LaToya Flint, MI 06-01-2009
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Excellent!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I recently tried the molten lava cakes and absolutely loved them! First off, the recipe was very easy follow which was a plus... due to the fact that I'm not a baker. I mistakenly overcooked my cakes out of fear of them being undercooked however they still came out moist and chocolatey. I will definitely try the recipe again and follow the time suggestions as I was really looking forward to the chocolate center:o). Thanx Neelys, you guys are awesome!Read more
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Mark Phoenix, AZ 02-16-2009
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Hit of the Party
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I did these for a party on Saturday night. They were awesome! I love the chocolate and cinnamon combo. However, the first... one I tried to plate was not done. I had to put them back in and cook them 10 more minutes. I made them before and placed them in the fridge. I should have let them get closer to room temp. before cooking them. Read more