Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 (1 oz) squares bittersweet chocolate
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
Preparation
Step 1
1.) Preheat oven to 450 degree F (230 degree C). butter and flour four 4 oz ramekins or custard cups.
2.) In the top half of a double boiler set over simmering water, heat the butter and the chocolate until chocolate is almost completely melted.
3.) Beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together until light colored and thick.
4.) Beat together the melted chocolate and butter. while beating, slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then quickly beat in the flour and mix until just combined.
5.) Divide the batter between the four molds and bake for 6 to 7 minutes. the centers of the cakes will still be quite soft. Invert cakes on serving plates and let sit for about 15 seconds, then unmold. Serve immediately with fresh whipped cream, if desired.