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Gooey Dark Chocolate Cakes with Peppermint Crunch Whipped Cream

Gooey and warm chocolate cakes are topped with a peppermint whipped cream with a crunchy surprise!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

ingredients

Cakes
  • 8 Tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter + more for ramekins
  • 5 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp flour + more for ramekins
Whipped Cream
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups chilled heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped candy canes

instructions

  • In the bowl of stand mixer, whip heavy cream with 1/2 Tbsp sugar and peppermint extract. Whip until stiff peaks form. Fold in candy canes. Keep cool until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Butter and lightly flour 4 ramekins.
  • In a double boiler, melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, egg yolks and sugar until light yellow and thick, approximately 2 minutes. Beat in flour until well-combined. Stir in chocolate until combined.
  • Divide batter between the four ramekins. Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Serve with peppermint whipped cream.

notes

*Recipe slightly adapted from Martha Stewart
Category: Cakes, Pies, & Tarts