Chocolate Lava Cakes

Two words. Paula Dean.  This is probably one of my favorite recipes she has and is definitely my go to dessert or any/all occasions!  Everyone loves chocolate cake, so why not make everyone their own little cake of gooey goodness.  This dessert is great because you can make up the batter ahead of time and keep in ramekins in the fridge.  Once dinner is being served.  Take out the tray of ramekins from the fridge and preheat the oven.  Once everyone is done with dinner, hit the coffee and pop in this delicious chocolaty treat.  

This recipe will make 4 large cakes 5 oz. ramekins or 6 small cakes.  I doubled the recipe for 8.

Ingredients

• 6 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
• 2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur ( I DO NOT add the orange liqueur!)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Grease 6 (6-ounce) custard cups. Melt the chocolates and butter in the microwave. Add the flour and sugar to chocolate mixture. Stir in the eggs and yolks until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and orange liqueur. Divide the batter evenly among the custard cups. Place in the oven and bake for 14 minutes. If the top does not look firm, give it another minute or two.  The edges should be firm but the center will be runny. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates.  Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.  ENJOY :)