Sunday, January 31, 2021
Mini Chocolate Valentine Cakes
Mini Chocolate Valentine Cakes
On Saturday, we had hubby's family over for dinner. I wanted something that I could make ahead of time and then put together at the last minute. These mini chocolate cakes were the ticket.
I modified the recipe some from the original. You can find the original here. They made a meringue topping and I used real whipped cream. They added mint and I added red raspberries. Personally, I loved the raspberries. I think they go great with chocolate. Yum!!
As you can see from this photo, the whipped topping is melting. I had to take the pictures quickly since the cake is served warm, (I heated the cakes for a few seconds in the microwave) with the warm chocolate sauce on top. I thought the whipped cream and raspberry would end up on the plate before I could get the rest of the pictures taken.
The chocolate sauce was so heavenly. I will use this on other recipes. I actually doubled the recipe and was glad I did. If you don't want to make the cake, try the sauce. It would go great on ice cream as well.
Recipe Print
5 Ingredient Chocolate Mini Cakes
Ingredients:
Cake:
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 large egg yolks
2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) cake flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
Dash of salt
3 large egg whites
Sauce:
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon cake flour
Topping:
Whipped cream
Raspberries (optional)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. To prepare cake, coat 6 (8-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray. Sprinkle ramekins evenly with 3 tablespoons sugar, tapping out excess.
3. Combine 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter, and egg yolks in a large bowl. Stir with a whisk until completely combined. Weigh or lightly spoon 2 ounces flour (1/2 cup) into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine 2 ounces flour, 1/3 cup cocoa, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to yolk mixture, stirring until well combined (mixture will look a little grainy).
4. Place 3 egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating mixture at high speed until medium peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into batter; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Run a knife around edge of ramekins; carefully invert cakes onto dessert plates.
5. To prepare sauce, combine 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 teaspoon flour in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; keep sauce warm.
6. Either make your own whipped topping or use Reddy Whip (my choice). Garnish with raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately. This would make a great Valentine's dessert for your special someone.
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Yum! I love chocolate and raspberry together <3
ReplyDeleteSuchot,
DeleteI love chocolate and raspberries together too. So yummy. Hope all is well with you.
Hugs,
Bev
Hi there! I found you via the #WWBlog hop! These look so tasty. Pinning!
ReplyDeleteBecca,
DeleteThank you for the sweet comment on my chocolate cakes. They were yummy. I hope you enjoy them if you try them.
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
ReplyDeleteMarilyn,
DeleteThanks for commenting on my Chocolate Valentine Cupcakes. You are the best.
Have a wonderful week ahead.
Hugs,
Bev
Was so happy to see you at Tuesday Turn About, Bev! I'll be featuring you mini-chocolate Valentine cake this Tuesday! Woot!
ReplyDeleteJulie,
DeleteI don't often get to other parties but I am trying to get to yours if I have a post. I am honored that you picked my post to feature. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
I will be stopping by.
Hugs,
Bev
Bev, this looks so amazing and delicious. I'm happy to tell you that I'll be featuring your post at Thursday Favorite Things, tomorrow. :)
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