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This recipe forwarm chocolate melting cake is going to blow you away... and just wait until you see the secret ingredient. This is a huge hit in our house and I know it will be a favorite for any chocolate lover.
You know, I love a good chocolate cake. My husband and I went on a weeklongcruise about 8 years ago and warm chocolate melting cakewasserved on the first nightand we made such a fuss about itthat our waiter made sure they were available for us every single night. Since then, every time we see chocolate melting cakes on a menu we always order them. It's sort of become "our thing." I've always wanted to surprise my husband by making them at home so I decided tofinally give it a try... with a little help from a secret ingredient.
That's right - mayonnaise.You might not immediately think dessert when you think about mayo, but it makes these chocolate cakes ultra moist and absolutely sinful. I was thrilled to see that Hellmann's is now offering USDA-certified Organic Mayonnaise that's made with only the finest ingredients, like organic cage-free eggs & organic expeller-pressed oil, withno artificial flavors or preservatives. It's available in 3 flavors: Original, Roasted Garlic, and Spicy Chipotle. I grabbed a bottle of Hellmann's Original Organic Mayonnaise and quickly got to work on my chocolate melting cake recipe.
By pouring the cake batter into ramekins that are set in a casserole pan with a water bath, instead of a standard cake pan, you get these little bits of heaven. The tops will harden, but the centers will remain soft and gooey so you get something that'ssimply glorious!
Warm Chocolate Melting Cake Recipe
Prep time: Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 cup Hellmann's OriginalOrganic Mayonnaise
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups bread flour
- ⅔ cups cocoa
- 1 t. baking soda
- ½ t. baking powder
Instructions:
- Cream the eggs and the sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla and Hellmann's OriginalOrganic Mayonnaiseuntil combined.
- Warm the chocolate chips for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until melted and stir it into the wet ingredients bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add it to the wet ingredients in small amounts along with the water until smooth.
- Bake in ramekins set in a dish filled with water for 28-30 minutes and serve warm!
Want to try your hand at these warm chocolate melting cakes? Or maybe you just want to spice up your sandwich? Right now you can grab acoupon for $1.oo off any Hellmann's product(if still available).To find a Kroger near you, just check the store locator.
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Linda Manns says
I have heard before that mayonaise makes your cakes real soft and fluffy. I can't wait to try making this recipe. It sounds so good. Thank you for sharing
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Sara says
This chocolate dessert looks yummy
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Sara says
This looks yummy
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Amber Ludwig says
Mmmm!!! This looks divine!! I love to see organic options available in some of my classic favs!! this lady loves her mayo!!
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Emilee Bond says
Oh yummm! This looks amazing! I have not tried this recipe yet, but plan to!
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Mallory Wanless says
Oh. My. God. You should never show this sort of thing to a pregnant woman. I MUST have it now!
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Debbie Welchert says
What a great recipe. I can't wait to try it and see if I like it. I love that I have all the ingredients on hand so I will be trying it real soon. I'll also be trying the Hellmann's Organic Roasted Garlic Mayo too.
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Dotty J Boucher says
Who would have guess that you use mayonnaise in this recipe, I would have not used but now seeing the results , I am tempted to make these delicious! desert for the family.
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karen cairns says
I think that I will make this for my crew this weekend thanks for sharing
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Karen Adams says
Thanks for sharing..My BF would love this
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Rosie says
I was just noticing I have some mayonnaise that I don't tend to use, and was wondering what to make. Is this super or what, I'm excited to try it, as I've never made a melting cake!
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Kimberly B says
Yummy I love cooking with mayo in my cake's?
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Barrie says
These look like mini chocolate mayonnaise cakes! This cake was a family favorite and always the most requested birthday cake when we were growing up!
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Sandra Watts says
I have a chocolate mayonnaise cake passed from my mother and her mother before that I have been making for many years. It is really good.
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rochelle haynes says
Looking good love to try this
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Carolyn Massey says
When I saw mayo I thought yuck bit it will make the cake moist. This recipe looks so yummy and love chocolate. I will definitely make this for my family. Thanks for sharing.
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Hazel Hoffman says
I remember my Grandmother used mayonnaise when she made chocolate cake, I think it was called a Mississippi Mud Cake. Thank you for your recipe I can't wait to try it for my family
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Tyese Gray says
I have heard about Mayo in cakes but never tired it. This looks yummy!
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Amy Orvin says
I love the idea of pouring it into small bowls. I would love to try this recipe.
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Jerry Marquardt says
I can't wait to try out your special recipe for this Warm Chocolate Melting Cake. I think it sounds delicious, and I hope I do as good as you did in the photos.
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Crystal Walker says
I love this recipe, I have some of the little bowls for this but I never use them but I have a great recipe now and these look so good and very easy to make, thanks
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Renee Rousseau says
I am having major chocolate cravings after reading this recipe for warm chocolate melting cake!
Thanks for the coupon! The ingredients are now on my shopping list!Reply
Gilly says
Ha! I've also heard of mayonnaise in chocolate cake (I think it was in a Cook's Illustrated recipe a while back); I don't know why it never occurred to me that it might also work in lava cakes like this!
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D Charte says
Chocolate anything - love love love chocolate recipes! Thanks for sharing ❤️
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Crystal Walker says
I have always wanted to try these but I was afraid they would not come out right but I will try this recipe, it looks wonderful
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Amanda Wilson says
This looks so good I am a chocolate lover can't wait to try this
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Cathy Jarolin says
Your Warm Chocolate Melting Cakes look so delicious I have always like a Moist chocolate cake~ lol ~ I wonder how it stays melted in the middle? It I baked! Surely its cooked all the way! Especially with eggs in it! Thank You for posting your awesome recipe!
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Sherri chastain says
oh man it looks so delicious ,, who would have thought about using mayo .. i cant wait to try it thanks
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rochelle haynes says
This looks good
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Betsy Barnes says
Such a lovely recipe! I am definitely going to give it a try, my family will love it! 🙂
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Breana Vachon says
I MUST try this!! My husband and I love cruising and the warm chocolate melting cake also! How exciting to be able to make it at home. Although I must say, not so sure about the mayonnaise, but I'll have faith and give it a go!
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Lisa Weeks says
Wow this looks amazing!!
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