Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our gluten-free molten chocolate cake, a symphony of rich, decadent flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dessert features a warm, gooey chocolate center enveloped in a moist, tender cake, creating an explosion of chocolatey goodness in every bite. Accompanied by a luscious raspberry sauce, this cake is a masterpiece of culinary art that caters to gluten-free diets without compromising on taste. It's a perfect treat for special occasions or simply for satisfying your sweet cravings. In addition, the article offers a collection of other delectable recipes, including a classic chocolate cake, a rich and creamy chocolate mousse, and a delightful chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. These recipes are sure to satisfy any chocolate enthusiast and turn your kitchen into a haven of chocolate indulgence.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GLUTEN FREE MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- For the Raspberry Sauce: Place the raspberries and sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Using a potato masher, mash up the sauce. In cheesecloth over a large bowl, strain the sauce, so the seeds and the pulp of the berries are separated from the juice. Discard the seeds and pulp( or save them to put over plain yogurt for a snack or breakfast. Yum!. Place the juice back in the pan, and simmer until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside. For the Chocolate Cakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour seven 8 ounce ramekins. Melt the butter and the chocolate together, either in a microwave, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Place the sugar, flour, and eggs in a mixer, and beat until thick and fluffy. Pour the batter into the ramekins, filling them up about three-quarters of the way up. Bake until they puff up, and the tops begin to crack, 15 to 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and flip the ramekin upside-down on a plate to serve. Serve with Raspberry Sauce, and/or vanilla ice cream. For the Raspberry Sauce: Place the raspberries and sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Using a potato masher, mash up the sauce. In cheesecloth over a large bowl, strain the sauce, so the seeds and the pulp of the berries are separated from the juice. Discard the seeds and pulp( or save them to put over plain yogurt for a snack or breakfast. Yum!. Place the juice back in the pan, and simmer until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKES WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE AND CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Butter six 3/4-cup souffle dishes or custard cups.
- Stir the butter and chocolate in a heavy, medium saucepan over low heat until melted. Cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs and egg yolks in a large bowl to blend. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar, and then the melted chocolate and the flour. Pour the batter into the prepared dishes, dividing equally. Bake the cakes until the sides are set but the center remains soft and runny, about 11 minutes (or up to 14 minutes for batter that was refrigerated).
- Run a small knife around the cakes to loosen. Immediately turn the cakes out onto plates. Spoon Raspberry Sauce around the cakes. Top with Vanilla Sweet Cream and Chocolate Truffles.
- Cook the raspberries, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine sieve to remove any seeds and chill.
- In chilled bowl, whisk the cream until it begins to foam and thicken. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and continue to whisk just until soft peaks form.
- Heat the heavy cream in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan until bubbles begin to form around the edge of the pan. Make sure that you have chopped the chocolate as finely as possible to allow it to melt quickly and easily. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-size mixing bowl. Make a ganache by pouring about half of the hot cream over the chocolate and letting it sit for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate. Then slowly whisk until smooth and homogenous. Do not add all of the hot cream to the cold chocolate at once; the shock of the temperature extremes would cause the fat in the chocolate to separate.
- Pour the ganache onto a plastic wrap-covered baking sheet and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and allow it to cool for at least 4 hours at room temperature.
- When the ganache has cooled to the consistency of a thick paste, scrape it into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe 1-inch-diameter mounds spaced 1-inch apart on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet. To pipe the mounds, hold the pastry bag at a slight angle and allow the tip to touch the parchment as you begin to pipe. Once you have formed the mound, stop squeezing and lift the tip straight up, leaving a small tail on the top of each mound. You can also use a spoon and drop small mounds of ganache onto the baking sheet. Let the truffles harden in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, until they are hard enough to roll with your hands.
- To roll the mound into a ball, place a truffle between both palms, squeeze slightly and roll between your hands. The truffles will look nicer if they are as round as possible.
- When all the truffles are rolled into balls, they are ready to be coated. If they have become too soft, place them in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours until they are firm enough to coat. Roll in cocoa powder or chopped walnuts, one at a time.
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- For Cakes:
- To make the ganache, melt 4 ounces of the chocolate with the heavy cream over a double boiler. Stir until smooth and chill until firm enough to scoop, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and butter 8 (7-ounce) ramekins. Coat the inside with 2 tablespoons of the sugar, making sure to tap out the excess.
- In a medium bowl combine the remaining chocolate with 1 cup of butter over a double boiler until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. In large bowl beat together the eggs, egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until pale, thick and light. Sift the flour over top, and fold in the salt and almond extract. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture until uniformly combined. Divide equally between the prepared ramekins.
- Using a small scoop or tablespoon, form the chilled ganache into 8 balls.
- Put 1 into the center of each ramekin and press down slightly to cover with the batter.
- (Cakes can be prepared to this point, covered and held in the refrigerator for a few hours until ready to bake.) Arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until the tops look set, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully invert the ramekins onto serving plates. Garnish with raspberry sauce and reserved raspberries and serve immediately.
- For Raspberry Sauce and Garnish:
- Reserve 8 raspberries for garnish. Mash the remaining raspberries through a fine meshed sieve into a small bowl. Discard the seeds. Add the 2 tablespoons of superfine sugar and the Kirsch and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Tips:
- Prepare your ingredients and equipment in advance: Make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready to go, and that your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly affect the taste of your cake. Use a good quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%).
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until it is just set: The center of the cake should be slightly wobbly when you shake the pan. If you overbake it, the cake will be dry.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving: This will help the lava center to set.
- Serve the cake with raspberry sauce: The raspberry sauce adds a delicious tartness to the cake. You can also use other berries, such as strawberries or blackberries.
Conclusion:
This gluten-free molten chocolate cake with raspberry sauce is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people with and without gluten sensitivities. The rich chocolate cake and gooey lava center are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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