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Molten Lava Cake Bites

Molten Lava Cake Bites

I don’t know why I don’t make molten lava cake more often. Oh wait, my husband doesn’t like chocolate. Other than that minor detail, I have no idea why this isn’t a more regular dessert. It is so easy. One bowl. Only 5 minutes of baking. Lots of melty chocolate. What more could you want?

Molten Lava Cake Bites

Have you ever tried molten lava cake? If rich chocolate cake with a melty chocolate middle sounds like something you would like, then you need to try molten lava cake. It is a simple recipe of flour, sugar, eggs, and chocolate, but it tastes like a complicated dessert. Just the way I like it! These bite size cakes are perfect for a get together or party because you can make the batter up at the beginning of the day, store it in the refrigerator, and bake them right before you want to serve them.

Molten Lava Cake Bites

If you are still in need of a Valentine’s Day dessert, I strongly recommend that you make these molten lava cake bites. Unless of course, your loved one doesn’t like chocolate. In which case, you can make it for yourself and enjoy every bite. 😉

Molten Lava Cake Bites

Yield: 24 bites Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 C sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 C all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 4 oz. dark chocolate, melted
  • whipped topping or ice cream for topping

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In the bowl of a mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in flour and salt on low speed until just combined. Stir in melted chocolate.
  3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, about 1 tablespoon of batter per cup.
  4. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until edges are just set and center is still soft. Cool for 4 minutes before turning out cake bites onto serving tray.
  5. Dust with confectioner’s sugar and serve with whipped topping or ice cream.

This recipe is adapted slightly from Martha Stewart and linked with Strut Your Stuff SaturdayTrick or Treat TuesdayTwo Cup Tuesday, Weekend PotluckWhat’s Cookin’ Wednesday, What’s in Your Kitchen Wednesday.

maggie

Sunday 17th of February 2013

thanks for sharing!! i'm excited to give this a try

Kathie

Friday 15th of February 2013

I'd like to invite you to link up to Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady!

http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-4-plus-a-giveaway

Kathie

Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook

Friday 15th of February 2013

Omg best idea ever! I LOVE molten lava cake, and this let's me eat a million in one sitting!!

Juliana @ Chef Juje

Friday 15th of February 2013

I made these for my husband last night (well, kind of more for me!) last night and they turned out beautiful and delicious. I will definitely make again. I loved the combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolates. Perfect!

The Better Baker

Friday 15th of February 2013

These are just beautiful! I am wild about gooey and that oozing chocolate just makes me want to run to the kitchen and whip these up....NOW. I am definitely trying these soon. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck (did I miss seeing your link back?) Have a wonderful weekend.