CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH LIQUID CENTERS

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By: Russ Smith

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Ingredients

  • Directions:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • ●Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Butter and flour four 4 ounce ramekins or custard cups.
  • ●In the top half of a double boiler set over simmering water, heat the butter and the chocolate until chocolate is almost completely melted.
  • ●Beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together until light colored and thick.
  • ●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.
  • ●Divide the batter between the four molds and bake at 450 degrees F 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.
  • Note: The author suggested using a good-quality bittersweet chocolate for the succes of these cakes.

Preparation

Step 1

Amount Per Serving Calories: 475 | Total Fat: 37.1g | Cholesterol: 270mg Sodium: 204mg
Total Carbs: 30g Dietary Fiber: 2.2g Protein: 6.7g