Indulge in the ultimate chocolate fantasy with our Giant Molten Chocolate Box Cake, a masterpiece that combines rich, gooey chocolate with a delightful surprise inside. This extraordinary dessert is perfect for any special occasion or when you crave an over-the-top chocolate experience. Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating this impressive cake, from preparing the moist chocolate cake base to making the luscious molten chocolate center and assembling the cake into a stunning gift box shape. Additionally, we offer a collection of tempting variations to satisfy every chocolate lover's desire, including a decadent chocolate ganache frosting, a creamy chocolate mousse filling, and a variety of delightful toppings and decorations to personalize your creation. Get ready to embark on a chocolate-filled journey and impress your friends and family with this showstopping cake that is sure to leave them craving more.
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CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKES
Be prepared to swoon once you dip into this indulgent flourless cake and warm chocolate oozes from its center. This is Kristin Page's favorite dessert on the menu at La Boucherie. Try it, and you'll understand why.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups with 2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle sides and bottoms of each ramekin with 1 teaspoon sugar; set aside., In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks and remaining sugar until thick and lemon-colored. With a spatula, fold half of the egg mixture into chocolate mixture just until blended. Fold in remaining egg mixture., Transfer to prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake 17-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160° and sides of cakes are set., Remove from oven; let stand for 1 minute. Run a knife around sides of ramekins; invert onto dessert plates. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 877 calories, Fat 68g fat (39g saturated fat), Cholesterol 359mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Here is a can't-fail version of the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's warm, soft chocolate cake. He says more than a thousand of these cakes are made in his restaurants every day. The ingredient list is short - butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar and flour - and the video that accompanies this recipe shows exactly how the magic of the chocolate-oozing molten cake comes to be.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the butter in a medium bowl and melt it in the microwave. Add the chocolate to the hot butter and stir until melted.
- Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, and add 2 more yolks (discard the extra whites). Add the sugar, and beat or whisk until light and thick, about 1 minute. Add egg mixture and 2 teaspoons flour to the melted chocolate; beat until combined.
- Butter and lightly flour four 4-ounce molds or ramekins (make sure not to miss any spots, or the cakes will stick). Tap out the excess flour. Divide the batter among the molds. (At this point you can refrigerate them for up to 3 hours; just bring them back to room temperature before baking.)
- When you're ready to bake, heat the oven to 450. Put the molds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the cakes have puffed up a bit, the tops are barely set and the cakes still jiggle slightly when shaken, 7 to 9 minutes (better underbaked than overbaked). Let sit for 1 minute.
- Put a plate on top of the ramekin and (with a potholder to protect your hand) carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Let it sit for 10 seconds, then lift up the ramekin. Serve immediately, with ice cream, sorbet or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 464, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 77 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. You can use semisweet, bittersweet, or dark chocolate, depending on your preference.
- Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped before melting it. This will help it melt smoothly and evenly.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. Overheated chocolate can seize and become grainy.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly before adding it to the other ingredients. This will help prevent the chocolate from curdling.
- Use a large mixing bowl to make the cake batter. This will give you plenty of room to mix all of the ingredients together.
- Mix the cake batter until it is just combined. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- Use a piping bag or a spoon to spread the frosting on the cake. You can also use a spatula to smooth out the frosting.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
This Giant Molten Chocolate Box Cake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It is rich, decadent, and sure to impress your friends and family. The cake is made with a chocolate cake mix and a chocolate ganache filling. It is then frosted with a chocolate buttercream frosting and decorated with chocolate chips. This cake is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.
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