On page 191 of Dorie’s Baking Chez Moi is a small cake that was a hit in the 1980s. Every restaurant and good home hostess served them. Sometimes with a little ice cream. Sometimes just ‘molten’. It was a soft cake that was still liquid in the center when it came out of the oven. Chocolate Lava Cakes. aka Soft-Centered Chocolate Teacup Cakes.
I loved them in the 80s. I still love them so I was looking forward to making them.
That doesn’t look like what I had in mind when I put them in the oven, however.
I decided instead of a chocolate center, since I was mainly making them for The Man, I would make the center liquid PB. Unfortunately, all the little PB chips floated away from the center and didn’t melt like I had hoped. Didn’t matter, The Man thought they were good and that was all that mattered. I think making a small PB truffle to go in the center would work much better.
I let mine sit a little longer…
….so mine was more fudgy. Just the way I like it.
I made 1/2 of the recipe and that resulted in two sweet treats. I really didn’t need any extras sitting around!
Definitely make these again. They were soooo good!!
Check out the rest of the Doristas and their baked goodies. W had a choice of either one of this month’s selections so you will also see some Panna Cottas in the mix. Looking forward to that one.
February 9, 2016 at 6:02 PM
Even a ball of frozen peanut butter in the middle would work great as it can become pretty loose when heated up. Great riff! Glad you enjoyed them!
February 9, 2016 at 9:14 PM
Ya know I thought about that – AFTER I had baked them. Thanks
February 9, 2016 at 7:11 PM
I love peanut butter, what a great idea! The saltiness would taste delicious with the soft chocolate.
February 9, 2016 at 9:41 PM
Mmmmm. Peanut butter. That is a brilliant idea!
February 10, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Regardless, PB and chocolate is a great combo. I like the looks of both of them!
February 11, 2016 at 1:42 AM
These were good and I like the peanut butter idea.
February 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM
I like how easy it is to split this recipe into smaller portions and to add whatever you like in the middle. Peanut butter is a delectable addition!
February 11, 2016 at 6:55 PM
Peanut butter would be fabulous in these! I’ll have to remember that for next time.
February 12, 2016 at 7:53 PM
Yay for the peanut butter idea!! I will try that one 🙂
February 15, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Melty, fudgy centre AND peanut butter chips? Oh yeah! Great idea!
February 17, 2016 at 12:07 AM
The name says it all. I wonder how that cake will burst my saliva 😀