Joe’s Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes

Joe’s Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes
Photo: Leigh Beisch
Yields MAKES: 6 servings
AuthorJoe Kozal, Calabasas, CA,
Thirteen-year-old Joe Kozal was impressed by a molten chocolate cake in a restaurant but thought he could do better. Instead of chocolate, Joe's cakes ooze melted marshmallow.

Ingredients

 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter
 1/3 cup granulated sugar
 2 large eggs
 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 6 large marshmallows
  Powdered sugar (optional)
Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 440Calories from Fat 47
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g36%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 98mg33%
Sodium 130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Protein 6.2g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over very low heat, stir chocolate chips and butter until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour.

Step 2
2

Fill six buttered, floured ramekins (1/2-cup capacity; see notes) about halfway. Press a marshmallow into the center of the batter in each ramekin. Spoon remaining batter equally over marshmallows, completely covering.

Step 3
3

Bake in the center of a 350° regular or 325° convection oven until tops are puffed up and crackly, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes, then run a knife along inside of ramekins and invert to release cakes. Place right side up on plates. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

Ingredients

 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter
 1/3 cup granulated sugar
 2 large eggs
 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 6 large marshmallows
  Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1
1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over very low heat, stir chocolate chips and butter until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour.

Step 2
2

Fill six buttered, floured ramekins (1/2-cup capacity; see notes) about halfway. Press a marshmallow into the center of the batter in each ramekin. Spoon remaining batter equally over marshmallows, completely covering.

Step 3
3

Bake in the center of a 350° regular or 325° convection oven until tops are puffed up and crackly, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes, then run a knife along inside of ramekins and invert to release cakes. Place right side up on plates. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

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