Portuguese Hot Chocolate Cakes
8 servings
45 minutes
Portuguese hot chocolate pastries are a true delight for dessert lovers. Their history begins in the warm cafes of Lisbon, where chocolate was a privilege of the nobility. The rich taste of dark chocolate mixed with creamy butter creates a silky texture and deep sweetness, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds an exquisite touch. The pastries are served hot, with their warm center melting with each bite, offering pleasure and comfort. They are perfect alongside a cup of freshly brewed espresso or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This dessert is a symbol of Portuguese hospitality and culinary mastery, offering a refined harmony of flavors and textures in every bite.
1
Grease the molds for small cupcakes or muffins with butter. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
- Butter: 150 g
- Dark chocolate 70%: 150 g
2
In a water bath, heat the chocolate with butter and mix well. Using a mixer or food processor, beat the eggs and yolks with sugar for about 3 minutes. While continuing to beat, pour in the chocolate mixture, then add the flour. Mix well.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Egg yolk: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Wheat flour: 1.3 glass
3
Use a ladle to pour the mixture into molds and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 1.3 glass
4
Sprinkle the finished pastries with powdered sugar.
- Sugar: 0.5 glass