Best Molten Lemon Cake Recipes

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 8 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting (optional)
6 large eggs plus 6 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter eight 6-ounce ramekins and sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar.
Combine the butter, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk the flour, confectioners' sugar, eggs and yolks, vanilla extract and almond extract in a bowl until creamy. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Divide among the prepared ramekins.
Bake the cakes until the tops are stiff and the edges darken, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cakes with a small paring knife and transfer to plates while warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package(s) yellow cake mix, w/ ingrediemts listed on box
2 package(s) instant lemon pudding mix
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1/3 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) milk
1/4 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish w/ cooking spray. In lg bowl, prepare cake mix as directed, pour into pan.
Place pan on top of a baking sheet. In another bowl, beat pudding mixes, sugar, milk, water and lemon juice., beat 2 mins.
Pour mix over batter in pan, do not spread the mix. Bake 50 mins. Cool. Sprinkle w/ powdered sugar.

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Provided by Becky in Wisconsin

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box lemon cake mix, & ingredients to make it
2 regular size boxes instant lemon pudding
2 cups cold milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

Prepare cake mix as directed on box.
Pour cake mixture into greased 9X13 baking dish.
Combine dry pudding, milk, sugar, water, and lemon juice in bowl. Whisk together for 2 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened.
Pour pudding mixture over cake mixture in pan. DO NOT spread it.
Place baking dish onto a cookie sheet to catch any drips while baking.
Bake at 350 for 55 minutes to an hour.
Allow to cool 20 minutes while sauce thickens slightly. Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 304.5, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 24.4, Protein 3.2