Grand Marnier Soft Centered Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Grand Marnier Soft Centered Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur; Orange, Zest Of; a dollop of whipped cream (prepared from heavy cream); a sprinkle of cinnamon; 6 x 1-inch squares of high-quality dark chocolate; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt

Indulge in pure decadence with our Grand Marnier Soft-Centered Chocolate Cake! This irresistible dessert boasts a melt-in-your-mouth, gooey center, perfectly complemented by a crisp, slightly bitter chocolate exterior. The secret? A high-temperature, quick bake that creates the ultimate textural contrast. The rich dark chocolate is exquisitely balanced by the smooth, sophisticated notes of Grand Marnier liqueur. A perfect ending to any special occasion or a delightful treat for yourself. Recipe adapted from the Grand Marnier website.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 32 mins

Calories 688.6 kcal

Protein 22g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Grand Marnier Soft Centered Chocolate Cake

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grand Marnier Soft Centered Chocolate Cake

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
Orange, Zest Of
a dollop of whipped cream (prepared from heavy cream)
a sprinkle of cinnamon
6 x 1-inch squares of high-quality dark chocolate
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

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How to Make Grand Marnier Soft Centered Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour 6 ramekins or oven-safe mugs.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, melt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate. Let cool slightly. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the butter mixture.
Whisk in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and the zest of 1 orange. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place a 1-inch square of high-quality dark chocolate in the center of each cake.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with moist crumbs attached. The center will still be soft.
Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 5 minutes before carefully inverting them onto serving plates.
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.