Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Molten Lava Cakes


6 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Grease 6 (6-ounce) Ramekins or custard cups.

Melt the chocolates and butter in the microwave, or in a double boiler. Add the flour and sugar to chocolate mixture. Stir in the eggs and yolks until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Divide the batter evenly among the custard cups. Place in the oven and bake for 14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center will be runny. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Add a mint leaf for garnish if desired.
Note: Instead of Chocolate Squares I use 60% Chocolate Chips and it works out absolutely perfect.

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