Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Mint Chocolate Minicakes Recipe

chocolate minicakes free recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pecan (or almond) flour
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1oz bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/8 teaspoon mint extract

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F
  • Separate the egg, placing the white and yolk in separate bowls.
  • Add the sugar and cocoa to the egg yolk, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add nut flour, water, mint extract, and chocolate, stirring with a whisk.
  • Beat the egg white quickly until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold half the egg white into the egg yolk mixture. Once incorporated, repeat with the second egg white.
  • Grease 4 4oz ramekins, then spoon the batter evenly into each ramekin.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until almost set.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. Garnish with powdered sugar, strawberries, and mint leaves.
  • Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Epicurious