MOLTEN PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE CAKES

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I doctored up a recipe I found in the newspaper years ago. When you see the gooey chocolate dripping out, you know you're in for an awesome dessert. -Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small heavy saucepan, heat butter and chocolate over low heat until blended, stirring constantly; transfer to a large bowl., Add eggs, egg yolks, sugar, extract and salt to chocolate mixture; mix well. Stir in flour. Pour into four greased 6-oz. custard cups or ramekins., Place custard cups on a baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and edges of cakes are set., Remove from oven; let stand 1 minute. Run a knife around sides of cakes; remove to dessert plates. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 40g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 268mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Larry Thomason
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These cakes are amazing! The chocolate is so rich and the peppermint flavor is the perfect touch. I love that the centers are gooey. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Deli Clemzs
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I actually really liked these cakes. The peppermint flavor is so refreshing and it really balances out the richness of the chocolate. I'll definitely be making these again!


Adnan Hameed
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These cakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them. They're the perfect dessert for busy weeknights.


Nadife mohamed
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I made these cakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the gooey chocolate centers and the adults loved the peppermint flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!


Sajid jani Jani sab
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These cakes are the perfect winter dessert. They're warm and comforting, and the peppermint flavor is so festive. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Praise Godday
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I was disappointed with these cakes. The chocolate was dry and the peppermint flavor was overpowering.


Christine Rathburn
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These cakes are a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth the splurge. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Mohsin Alee
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I've never made molten chocolate cakes before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. The chocolate is rich and gooey, and the peppermint flavor is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making these again!


Cadillac Tah
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These cakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Tiwari Laxmi
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I actually really liked these cakes. The chocolate is rich and decadent, and the peppermint flavor is subtle. They're the perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Mian Aqib
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These cakes are amazing! The chocolate is so rich and the peppermint flavor is perfect. I love that the centers are gooey. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


hassan harajly
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I had a hard time getting the cakes to rise properly. They ended up being a bit dense and dry.


saleh raza
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These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


1man army
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I was a bit skeptical about these cakes at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're absolutely delicious. The chocolate is rich and decadent, and the peppermint flavor is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making these again!


Emma Grenning
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These cakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. The chocolate center is rich and gooey, and the peppermint flavor is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend them!


abeer fatima
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I've made these cakes several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and the results are always impressive. My friends and family love them!


Mutebi profit
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These Molten Peppermint Chocolate Cakes are the perfect holiday dessert! They're rich, decadent, and minty, with a gooey chocolate center that's to die for. I made them for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit!