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Date Night Chocolate Fudge Cakes

Date night chocolate fudge cakes are the perfect dessert for two. Try this foolproof recipe for a gooey, romantic treat that bakes in just 17 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons beaten egg 2 tablespoons beaten egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease two 6-ounce ramekins.
  2. Chop two ounces of semi-sweet chocolate and reserve the remaining ounce.
  3. Combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl.
  4. Microwave in 20-second increments until melted and smooth.
  5. Whisk in brown sugar until no lumps remain.
  6. Add oil beaten egg and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
  7. Whisk flour baking powder and baking soda together in a separate bowl.
  8. Pour dry mixture into wet ingredients and fold gently.
  9. Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
  10. Cut reserved chocolate in half and submerge one piece into each ramekin.
  11. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until edges are set.
  12. Remove from oven and serve warm immediately.

Notes

Ensure your egg is at room temperature before mixing to prevent the melted chocolate from seizing. Best served immediately straight from the oven.