Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce

Health score
4%
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce
45 min.
6
747kcal

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Indulge your senses with our decadent Molten Chocolate Cakes, a dessert that promises to delight chocolate lovers and mint enthusiasts alike. Picture this: a warm, rich chocolate cake with a gooey, molten center that flows like liquid gold the moment you cut into it. Each bite envelops your taste buds in a luxurious embrace that is simply irresistible.

What elevates this already delightful treat is the enchanting Mint Fudge Sauce that drips gracefully around the cake, adding a refreshing twist that perfectly complements the deep, bittersweet chocolate flavor. Ideal for dinner parties or a cozy night in, these molten cakes serve as a showstopper dessert that’s easier to prepare than you might think.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to elevate your dessert game, these cakes will impress anyone who takes a bite. Enhance this experience further by pairing it with a scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream, which balances the richness of the chocolate with its creamy texture. Treat yourself and those you love to a dessert that combines warmth, indulgence, and the refreshing essence of mint, all in one delightful package. Your sweet tooth will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • large egg yolks 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ounces chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • servings whipped cream 
  • 0.3 cup water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • double boiler

Directions

  1. Stir both chocolates in top of double boiler over barely simmering water until melted.
  2. Add 1/3 cup hot water, corn syrup and extract; whisk until smooth.
  3. Remove from over water. Cool slightly. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Before serving, rewarm in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.)
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted. Cool slightly.
  5. Whisk eggs and egg yolks in large bowl to blend.
  6. Whisk in sugar, then chocolate mixture and flour.
  7. Pour batter into dishes, dividing equally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  8. Bake cakes until sides are set but center remains soft and runny, about 11 minutes or up to 14 minutes for batter that was refrigerated. Run small knife around cakes to loosen. Immediately turn cakes out onto plates. Spoon sauce around cakes.
  9. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories747kcal
Protein5.6%
Fat52.66%
Carbs41.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.83
Glycemic Load
17.04
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.86086953075%

Flavonoids

Catechin
6.08mg
Epicatechin
13.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:747.44kcal
37.37%
Fat:44.94g
69.14%
Saturated Fat:26.34g
164.62%
Carbohydrates:80.14g
26.71%
Net Carbohydrates:75.94g
27.62%
Sugar:63.25g
70.28%
Cholesterol:265.42mg
88.47%
Sodium:109.9mg
4.78%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Caffeine:27.88mg
9.29%
Protein:10.75g
21.5%
Manganese:0.8mg
39.9%
Copper:0.66mg
33.17%
Selenium:20.42µg
29.17%
Phosphorus:268.05mg
26.81%
Iron:4.37mg
24.29%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.77%
Vitamin A:1130.34IU
22.61%
Magnesium:88.24mg
22.06%
Zinc:2.67mg
17.81%
Fiber:4.2g
16.81%
Calcium:143.4mg
14.34%
Folate:49.87µg
12.47%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.13%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.79%
Potassium:405.72mg
11.59%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.99%
Vitamin D:1.44µg
9.61%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.36%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.25%
Vitamin K:4.61µg
4.39%
Source:Epicurious