Warm Chocolate Melting Cups

Name: Warm Chocolate Melting Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon brewed coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 large egg white, room temperature; Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is so light—less than 200 calories apiece! —Kissa Vaughn, Troy, Texas

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg white, room temperature
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the chocolate chips, coffee and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
In another bowl, beat eggs and egg white until slightly thickened. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture.
Transfer to ten 4-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or just until centers are set. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 dessert: 197 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Individual Warm Chocolate Melting Cakes in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009

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DebbieT

Jul 15, 2019

Wow! Easy and super delicious!
Psalm127-3

Feb 12, 2018

for no name Feb 5-I go to thrift stores just to see what I can find and ramekins are 90% available-like set of 4 matching glass dark cobalt blue $3
Anonymous

Feb 5, 2018

I don't have ramekins-does anyone have a suggestion of what else I could use? Thanks in advance
lakejls

Dec 14, 2017

To answer the silerk question: Yes, this recipe is quite similar to a Molten Lava Cake.
silerk

Mar 30, 2017

I'm not sure if I made them incorrectly or if they are supposed to be NOT cake like. My cups came out very much like a pudding with a crispy crust on top. Is that right?
Lynn49Too

Sep 6, 2016

Has anyone attempted this recipe using Splenda or Splenda brown sugar as a substitute for white sugar? I'm curious if it would work...it would sure cut the calories!!773 calories in one cup of sugar...even divided it's too many for this gal's diet! How about we cut those calories to about 100 total calories from Splenda sugar? :)
Melsie49

Jan 15, 2015

This recipe is definitely a keeper. Quick and easy, plus they hold nicely for another day or to make ahead.
nightowlcrafts

Jan 8, 2015

These are soooo good! Very rich and easy to make:-}
Kelly Seidel

Sep 24, 2014

These cups were wonderful. I like that it makes 10 cups: this is great for during the holidays or when the family comes over. They are warm and creamy in the center and crispy on the edges. The chocolate is so smooth and wonderful! I like to sprinkle a little powdered sugar and a raspberry on top when serving.
Joyce M. Shores

Jan 22, 2014

Very good and easy to make. I make 10 and then put in fridge for later.