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 COMMENT:
Chocolate lava cakes or molten chocolate cakes are found on many
dessert menus around the country. However, only Louisiana chefs
can top them with the sweet Ruston peach. We have flavored the peaches
with four different spices to top these ooey gooey little chocolate
cakes.
INGREDIENTS FOR CAKES:
- 3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
- 3 (4-ounce) bars premium semisweet chocolate, broken into chunks
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1-1/4 cup egg substitute
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- powdered sugar
METHOD FOR CAKES:
Spray 16 muffin cups with vegetable oil spray. Place butter and
chocolate in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring
often, until butter and chocolate melt. Slowly whisk in cream; set
aside. Combine egg substitute and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 5-7 minutes or until
slightly thickened. Add chocolate cream and flour, beating until
just blended. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling to within 1/4-inch
from the tops. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-11 minutes or just until edges of cakes
spring back when lightly touched but centers are still soft. Let
stand 3 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife. Quickly
invert cakes onto a baking sheet or clean surface. Transfer to dessert
plates using a spatula. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS FOR SPICED RUSTON PEACHES:
- 8 fresh Ruston peaches
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 4 ounces peach liqueur or white wine
METHOD FOR SPICED RUSTON PEACHES:
Cut peaches in half and remove pit. Slice each half into thick slices,
about 4 slices per half. In a 10-inch sauté pan, melt butter
over medium-high heat. Add peaches and sauté until tender,
about 2-4 minutes. Add brown sugar and spices. Stir until brown
sugar is melted and creates a smooth sauce with the butter. Remove
skillet from heat, pour in liqueur, and return to heat. NOTE:
Be extremely careful, as liqueur with flame up when placed back
onto the fire; however, it will extinguish itself quickly. Heat
for 2 additional minutes. Serve over Chocolate Lava Cakes.
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