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Zesty Molten Cakes How to Bake Them

These tender mini molten cakes are bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a gooey white chocolate lemon curd center, ready in just 40 minutes.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup white chocolate baking chips
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.67 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.58 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.67 cup lemon curd
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray six 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and cubed butter for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until smooth.
  • Stir in flour, granulated sugar, lemon curd, lemon zest, and vanilla extract just until combined.
  • Add eggs and egg yolks, mixing until well incorporated.
  • Divide batter evenly among ramekins, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until tops are browned and spring back when lightly touched.
  • Let cakes rest in ramekins for 5 minutes.
  • Run a knife around ramekin edges to loosen cakes. Invert onto plates, let rest 1 minute, then carefully remove ramekins.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Notes

Serve these zesty molten cakes warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.