Warm Chocolate Melting Cups

Name: Warm Chocolate Melting Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
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

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kissa Vaughn

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Aug. 19, 2022

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

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Yield:10 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:20 min

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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

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Directions

1
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.

2
In another bowl, beat eggs and egg white until slightly thickened. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture.
3
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° just until centers are set, 20-25 minutes. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.