Warm Soft Chocolate Cakes

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   In a double boiler over simmering water, heat the butter and the chocolate until the chocolate is almost competely melted.

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   While that's heating, beat together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar with a whisk or electric mixer until light and thick.

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   Beat together the melted chocolate and butter, it should be quite warm.

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   Add the egg mixture to the chocolate mixture, then quickly beat in the flour till just combined.

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   Butter and lightly flour four 4-ounce ramekins (note: you can use cocoa powder in place of the flour for dusting to avoid white flour residue on your finished cakes).

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   Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins.

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   At this point, you can refrigerate the desserts until you are ready to eat, for up to several hours, but be sure to bring them to room temp before baking.

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   Heat the oven to 450.

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   Bake the ramekins on a baking sheet for 6-7 minutes; the center will be quite soft but the sides should be set.

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    Invert each ramekin onto a plate and let it sit for about 10 seconds.

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    Unmold by lifting up one corner of the ramekin, the cake will fall out onto the plate.

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    Serve immediately.

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    OPTIONAL: Garnish with fresh raspberries, strawberries, or dust with powdered sugar.

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    Can also serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.