Easy Almond Molten Cakes

Name: Easy Almond Molten Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter plus more for greasing dishes; 4 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate; 1 tsp pure almond extract; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar divided; 2 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 6 tbsps flour; 1 cup heavy cream

Almond and chocolate are a sophisticated flavor combination, especially in this decadent chocolate molten cake. Photo credit: Susan Whetzel from Doughmesstic.

15m

PREP TIME

14m

COOK TIME

546

CALORIES

8

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, plus more for greasing dishes
4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 6 (6-ounce) custard cups or soufflé dishes. Place on baking sheet.
2 Microwave butter and chocolate in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in extract. Stir in 1 cup of the sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and yolk. Stir in flour. Pour batter into prepared custard cups.
3 Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Meanwhile, beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until firm peaks form. Refrigerate whipped cream until ready to serve.
4 Remove molten cakes from oven. Let stand 1 minute. Carefully loosen edges with small knife. Invert cakes onto serving plates. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve immediately with whipped cream.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Make Ahead: Prepare chocolate batter up to 10 hours ahead of time. Pour into prepared custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.