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Molten Chocolate Cakes

Enjoy these delicious molten cakes with a deep, rich chocolate center.

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Prep. Time: mins
Cook Time: mins
Oven Temp.: F
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Great served warm with vanilla ice cream and hot caramel sauce.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, divided
1 bar (8 oz.) NESTLÉ CHOCOLATIER™ 62% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into sections
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar
Directions
  1. STIR 3/4 cup butter and chocolate in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 8 minutes.
  4. Fold 1/3 of chocolate mixture into egg mixture.
  5. Fold in remaining chocolate mixture and flour until well blended.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Place on baking sheet.
  7. BAKE for 12 to 13 minutes or until sides are set and 1-inch centers move slightly when shaken. Remove from oven to wire rack.
  8. TO SERVE, run a thin knife around top edge of cakes to loosenly slightly; carefully invert onto serving plates. Lift ramekins off of cakes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Submitted by: mcmelhorn
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