Molten Chocolate Cake by Shiloh C

Molten Chocolate Cake

Description:
One of the best desserts I have ever made/eaten. So easy to
make and soooo good. The "lava" inside reminds me of the
Leatherby's hot fudge. This is pure evil. You must be a
chocolate lover, it is very chocolaty! They are evil because they
are so easy and quick to make.

Ingredients:
4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
6 Tablespoons flour


Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 4 custard cups with Pam and place
on a cookie sheet. Microwave chocolate and butter in large bowl on high
for about 1 minute, until butter is melted. Whisk until chocolate is also
melted. Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir
in flour. Divide between the cups. Bake 13-14 minutes until sides are
firm and center is soft. Let stand 1 minute. Invert cake onto a plate and
top with whipped cream.

**I cooked mine a minute or two longer since I have a gas oven and it
generally takes a little longer. I have made this a few times lately for
friends and my favorite is using 2 semi-sweet squares and 2 bitter sweet
or unsweetened squares so it isn't as sweet. It is best when served with
whipped cream you whip up with a little bit of sugar :)

Number Of Servings:4

Preparation Time:14 minutes

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake - Lightened Up

I found this recipe in Prevention Magazine and I was excited because it was a lighter version of our family favorite that uses margarine and tons of sugar. I tried this recipe and it was delicious and the cake was very dense and moist even by day 3. I loved it with Breyer's Vanilla ice cream because I was too lazy to make frosting.

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake by Prevention Magazine
3 oz unsweetened chocolate (I bought a chocolate bar, could also use chips)
1 c. water
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. canola oil
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 lg egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c. 1% buttermilk (or add 1/2 TB vinegar to regular milk)
1 tsp baking soda
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c. whole wheat flour
Pinch of salt

1. Melt chocolate into water in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cool to lukewarm. Add granulated sugar, oil, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract and beat with whisk until smooth. Measure buttermilk into a cup and stir in baking soda. Set aside.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, whole wheat flour, and salt in large bowl until thoroughly blended. Add chocolate mixture and buttermilk. Whisk again.
3. Pour batter into greased 8x8 inch pan and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes out clean.
Serve with your favorite frosting or Breyer's Vanilla ice cream! 12 servings