I came home the other night at 5 pm, after being gone the entire day. My breakfast was a Zone Bar, and my lunch was yogurt, watermelon, trail mix and half of a corn muffin. I was tired, hungry and needed some real comfort food! Luckily, I always have some yummy dinner leftovers in the freezer, for just such occasions, so dinner was just a question of defrosting in the microwave, and reheating on the stovetop. But I was really craving a gooey, chocolate dessert. I remembered this recipe, that I found years ago. A warm chocolate lava cake. A quick mix of pantry staples, and dessert was ready to go in the oven in 10 minutes! When we were done eating dinner, I heated up the oven, and baked these cakes for 10 minutes. We had the most delicious dessert, with no effort at all.
In addition to being a quick family night comfort food, this dessert is definitely elegant enough to serve to people you want to impress with your amazing cooking skills.
Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes
5 oz. "good" bittersweet chocolate (I used Trader Joes - the huge block they sell above the freezer case)
1 stick butter
3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
non-stick spray (I don't count this as an ingredient)
Melt the butter and chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments, whisking each time, until it is completely melted.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and flour until just blended. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Set aside.
Spray six 6oz. ramekins with non-stick spray (bottom and sides). Preheat oven to 400 degrees 30 minutes before you want to serve the cakes.
Pour the mixture into the ramekins, and put on a baking sheet in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes, until the tops are firm and the edges are set. Serve immediately. Get ready for the compliments to come pouring in!
Look at the molten chocolate center oozing out!!!!
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