7 1/2 ounces imported bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in large pieces
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. |
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Butter and flour six 6-ounce custard cups. |
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Place 5 1/2 ounces of the chocolate and the butter in a metal bowl, and set it over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. |
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Using a standard electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs, yolks and sugar at medium-high speed until they are pale and thick, about 10 minutes. Reduce the speed, and gradually mix in the flour. |
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Add the chocolate mixture to the flour mixture, and continue to beat until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. |
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Divide half of the mixture among the prepared custard cups. Divide the remaining 2 ounces of coarsely chopped chocolate among them, placing the chunks in the very center of the chocolate mixture (there should be about 1 tablespoon of chopped chocolate per custard cup). Then top with the rest of the chocolate batter. |
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Bake until the cake is set around the edges but the center jiggles slightly when the cup is moved, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly (no more than 5 minutes). Run a sharp knife around the edges of the cups. Turn the cakes out onto plates, and serve. |
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Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Source: The Food Network
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