Flourless Molten Spice Cake
An easy flourless cake made as individual servings for each of your guests. A rich chocolate cake with a molten center. An easy Valentine's Day dessert.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 4(1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
- ½cup unsalted butter
- 1tablespoon red wine
- 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1cup powdered sugar
- ¼teaspoon ground ginger
- 2large eggs
- 1large egg yolk
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of two 6-ounce ramekins.Step 2
Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.Step 3
Remove from the heat and whisk in wine and vanilla. Whisk in powdered sugar and ginger until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.Step 4
Whisk in eggs and egg yolk. Pour mixture into the prepared ramekins.Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until sides are firm and centers are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute, then loosen edges with a knife and invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.