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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

TRY THIS RECIPE


Try this recipe from the winner of the Delish.com chocolate recipe contest!

Our promotion for a Free Molinillo when you purchase $50 in chocolate is running until the end of November. Take advantage if you are purchasing chocolate for our Recipe Contest.




Molten Chocolate Baby Cakes with Raspberry Cream


From Lisak65
Serves: 4 Edit

Total Time: 30 min
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
· 1 cup(s) bittersweet chocolate chips
· 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter
· 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
· 1 cup(s) powdered sugar, plus additional for garnish
· 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
· 3 whole(s) eggs
· 6 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
· 1 cup(s) vanilla bean ice cream, melted
· 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) raspberry flavored liqueur or syrup
· 1 container(s) fresh raspberries
· 4 sprig(s) fresh mint
Directions
1. Pre-heat oven 425°F. Butter 4 (6-ounce) custard cups; set on a baking sheet.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. (This can also be done in a double boiler.) Stir in sugar, vanilla and salt. Whisk in eggs and then flour.
3. Spoon batter into prepared cups. Bake 15 minutes or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Remove from oven; let stand 1 minute. Run a knife around rim of custard cups to loosen. Invert onto individual serving plates. Dust with powdered sugar.
4. Blend melted ice cream and desired amount of raspberry liqueur or syrup; drizzle around cakes. Garnish with fresh mint and raspberries.