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Warm Chocolate Cake Bridges Restaurant Danville Ca Recipe

Indulge in decadent, individual chocolate lava cakes – inspired by the legendary Bridges Restaurant in Danville, CA! This recipe, adapted from Bon Appétit (January 2000), creates intensely rich cakes with a molten, pudding-like center. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special treat, these cakes are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve warm with a scoop of Frangelico ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 480.6 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Warm Chocolate Cake Bridges Restaurant Danville Ca

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butter six 6-ounce ramekins or soufflé dishes.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 6 ounces (170g) of bittersweet chocolate and 6 tablespoons (85g) of unsalted butter until smooth. Stir until completely combined.
  4. Cool the chocolate mixture to room temperature.
  5. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 4 large eggs, 4 large egg yolks, and ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until pale, thick, and ribbon-like, about 5 minutes.
  6. Gently fold in ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the cooled chocolate mixture until just combined.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  9. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft and jiggly.
  11. Let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plates.
  12. Serve warm with a scoop of Frangelico ice cream (or your favorite ice cream).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

110g

Carbs

8g

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