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Personal Chocolate Cakes

I'd never consider myself a star in the kitchen, that's why I know this recipe is easy - I've never managed to ruin it. Probably the best thing about these cakes is that they're meant to be gooey in the middle, so you don't have to worry about undercooking them.  

I also really like that this dish is served in individual cups; it makes my guests feel I created something just for them, and I get to show off my funky tea cup collection.


From Donna Hay’s New Food Fast

5oz unsalted butter, softened
1 cup caster sugar
3/4 cups cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 t baking powder
a dash of salt

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Blend butter and sugar in a mixer until pale and creamy. Then, mix in the remaining ingredients until just combined. Spoon the batter in to oven-safe cups that are 4 to 6 oz in size. Tea cups work great for this reciepe, but make sure they can handle the heat of the oven.

Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of your cups. The cakes should be set on the top, but still very soft and moist in the center.  This is one dessert that is meant to fail the toothpick test.  If you wait until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean, you’ve left the cakes baking too long.

Let the cups cool for a few minutes, but serve while still warm.  I like to serve these with whipped cream and some strawberries for dipping.

Makes between 4 and 8 cups, depending on cup size.

You also have some fun experimenting with different flavour combinations by adding 1 tsp of your favourite extract (peppermint, orange,etc) to the recipe. 
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Faye said:

Wow what a great recipe! Thank you so much. I will definitely try this very soon. Do you have any suggestions for other flavours I am looknig for spice cakes for a cake I have to make for fall.

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Wow what a great recipe! Thank you so much. I will definitely try this very soon. Do you have any suggestions for other flavours I am looknig for spice cakes for a cake I have to make for fall.

I’ve read a variation of this recipe using 1 tsp of cinnamon, and I bet nutmeg would work too.

I’d love to see someone try this and add chillies to the mix, I’m a fan of mixing chillies and chocolate, but no too many of the people in my life care for it. If anyone does try it, let me know how it turns out!

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acrosstheuniverse said:

mmm gooey? Chocolate? This sounds like a recipe for me! And you get extra points for creativity using mugs as your baking dishes of choice! I think these could taste amazing with just a little dopple of jam on top. Delicious!

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