Warm Lemon Poppy Seed Cake With Chocolate Ganache Center

November 14, 2024

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This Warm Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Chocolate Ganache Center is an indulgent dessert that combines the bright citrusy notes of lemon with the irresistible surprise of molten chocolate. Lightly sweetened and flecked with poppy seeds, the airy sponge is whipped to perfection with a delicate balance of egg yolks and softly peaked whites, giving it a tender, soufflé-like texture.

Each ramekin hides a rich square of chocolate nestled into the center of the batter, which melts as it bakes—creating a luscious ganache core. Served warm and inverted onto dessert plates, these elegant little cakes offer a delightful contrast of fluffy lemon cake and silky chocolate, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet-style dessert at home.

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Ingredients:

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1cup flour all-purpose
2tablespoons lemon rind grated
2tablespoons poppy seeds
4large egg yolks
0.5cup granulated sugar
14tablespoons butter unsalted, melted
5large egg whites
3ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped

Directions

1.
Prepare the Ramekins
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the center. | 2. Lightly butter six 6-ounce ramekins, dust with sugar, and place them on a baking sheet.
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2.
Make the Flour Mixture
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, lemon rind, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
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3.
Whip the Egg Yolks
In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer, whip the egg yolks and sugar using the wire whip attachment until the mixture becomes pale and forms a ribbon when the whip is lifted.
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4.
Whip the Egg Whites
In a medium grease-free bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer to whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
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5.
Combine the Mixtures
1. Gently fold the flour mixture into the yolk/sugar mixture, then add the melted butter and mix until combined. | 2. Carefully fold in the whipped egg whites until fully incorporated.
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6.
Assemble the Cakes
Fill each prepared ramekin about 3/4 full with the batter. Place a 1-ounce piece of chocolate in the center of each.
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7.
Bake the Cakes
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cakes are firm to the touch.
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8.
Serve
1. Let the cakes cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. | 2. Gently invert the cakes onto dessert plates and serve warm. Enjoy the warm, gooey chocolate center!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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