{"id":561,"date":"2016-02-08T16:04:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-08T16:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=561"},"modified":"2016-02-08T16:04:02","modified_gmt":"2016-02-08T16:04:02","slug":"molten-chocolate-love-cake-perfect-for-valentine-date-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=561","title":{"rendered":"Molten chocolate love cake perfect for Valentine date night"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With Valentine\u2019s Day bearing down on us, it is time to look at the perfect, romantic dessert to set the stage for your date night.
\nOf course, the dessert needs to be chocolate and a moist delicious one at that.
\nIf you buy cake mix in the store, you end up making more than two servings. This recipe makes two great cakes from scratch. They are just the right size for two people \u2014 and perfect for surprising your date following a romantic home-cooked meal.
\nI made and tested this recipe several times, trying to get the center just right. One thing for sure, though, these were delicious test batches. I\u2019m sure your date will love it, too!<\/p>\n

Molten Chocolate Love Cake<\/strong>
\nPrep Time: 15 minutes
\nBake time: 12-13 minutes
\nYields: 2-6oz cakes<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n1\/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
\n4 tbs. butter
\n1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
\n3 tbs. white sugar
\n1 tsp. Amaretto liquor (can use Whiskey, Cointreau and Frangelico too)
\n\u00bd tsp. vanilla extract
\n2 tbs. flour<\/p>\n

Directions:
\n1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 2-6 oz. Pyrex or custard cups well with non-stick cooking spray.
\n2. Melt the butter and chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave using 30 second pulses, stirring between pulses until the mixture is fully melted and combined.
\n3. In a small bowl, place the egg, egg yolk, sugar, Amaretto liquor and vanilla and then use an electric hand mixer to whisk the mixture for three minutes. Add the flour and fold into the mixture. Add the melted chocolate and continue to fold until the chocolate is evenly combined with the egg mixture.
\n4. Divide this mixture evenly into the two custard cups. Place them on a cookie sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for 12-13 minutes. Thirteen minutes will give you a more solid cake, at 12 minutes, the center will be more molten. You may have to experiment to find the time that works best in your oven, but 12-13 minutes is a good range.
\n5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a plate. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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