Falling Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce

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   Make raspberry sauce: In a small saucepan, mix raspberries, sugar and lemon juice together.

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   Boil until the sugar dissolves.

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   Let cool.

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   Puree half of the sauce in the blender.

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   Then add the remaining sauce to the pureed mixture.

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   Chill, covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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   Preheat oven to 350*F.

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   In the top part of a double boiler, over simmering water, melt the chocolate and unsaled butter.

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   Let cool.

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    In the bowl of an electric mixer, place the sugar, flour and eggs.

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    Beat with it's wire whisk for 5 minutes, or until very thick and fluffy.

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    Fold in the cooled chocolate.

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    Refrigerate covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.

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    (can be done several days ahead) Pour the mixture into buttered individual ramekins (3 inches by 2 inches) Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are firm and the center loose.

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    To serve, spoon a 4 inch circle of sauce onto each plate.

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    Remove the cakes from the ramekins and place on top of raspberry sauce.

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    Dust with confectioners sugar.

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    If desired place a scoop of vanilla icecream next to the cake.

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    However I prefer to accompany mine with a small dollop of clotted cream, mmmmm, heaven.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.