Molten Spiced Chocolate Cakes

These I served for dessert for our Christmas dinner. What is great about this recipe is that I made them the day before, kept them in the refrigerator and baked them just before we sat down for dinner. They need to be served warm.  I used ramekins and served each guest their own. A little ice cream on top is all you need. They were yummy!
(I tripled the recipe with no problems)

Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tablespoon Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine( I used 1 Tbsp of strong coffee)
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon or 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Saigon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Ground(optional)
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cloves, Ground (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 4 (6-ounce) custard cups or soufflé dishes. Place on baking sheet.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in wine, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Stir in eggs and yolk. Stir in flour, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Pour batter evenly into prepared custard cups.
3. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Let stand 1 minute. Carefully loosen edges with small knife. Invert cakes onto serving plates. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

Make Ahead: The chocolate mixture can be prepared up to 1 day ahead of time. Pour the batter into prepared custard cups; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Test Kitchen Tip: Molten cakes prepared with Saigon Cinnamon will have a warm, flavorful cinnamon taste. Use Roasted Saigon Cinnamon for a robust, sweet-spicy cinnamon flavor.

per serving

Calories: 567
Fat: 35 g
Carbohydrates: 57 g
Cholesterol: 219 mg
Sodium: 209 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g

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