Sunday, October 5, 2008

Another cake!

It seems like I'm usually making cakes for children, but occasionally there is an opportunity to make one for a friend of mine! For my friend Laura's 30th birthday (on VERY short notice) I tried to think of something simple but elegant! I figured chocolate is always a safe bet! I like the contrast of the white against the chocolate. Enjoy!

Oh heavenly day....

These chocolate lava cakes were TO DIE FOR! I can't even tell you how amazingly good these were. I served them to a group of friends at a bunko night and we all sat around and mmm'd and ahhhh'd about them! My little kids liked them equally well. This recipe is definitely a keeper and very impressive! Much easier than you would think too!
6 TBL margarine spread
3 squares bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 C. sugar
6 TBL flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
powdered sugar (for dusting)
Grease 4 custard cups and set aside. Microwave margarine and chocolate for 45 seconds or until chocolate is melted: stir until smooth. Beat in granulated sugar, flour and salt until blended. Beat in eggs, yolks and vanilla. Spoon into prepared cups. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to bake.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange ramekins on baking sheet. Bake 13 minutes or until edges are firm, but centers are still slightly soft (DO NOT OVERBAKE). Cool 5 minutes. Unmold onto plates and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with ice cream immediately! Get ready to make a second batch.... Mmmmmmm!

*recipe comes from "100 Best Chocolate Recipes"