CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKES

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Be prepared to swoon once you dip into this indulgent flourless cake and warm chocolate oozes from its center. This is Kristin Page's favorite dessert on the menu at La Boucherie. Try it, and you'll understand why.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, cubed, divided
6 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
6 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups with 2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle sides and bottoms of each ramekin with 1 teaspoon sugar; set aside., In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks and remaining sugar until thick and lemon-colored. With a spatula, fold half of the egg mixture into chocolate mixture just until blended. Fold in remaining egg mixture., Transfer to prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake 17-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160° and sides of cakes are set., Remove from oven; let stand for 1 minute. Run a knife around sides of ramekins; invert onto dessert plates. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 877 calories, Fat 68g fat (39g saturated fat), Cholesterol 359mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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