White Barn's Inn Warm Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Using an electric stand mixer, beat eggs, yolks and sugar until the mixture is very pale and falls in flat ribbons when beaters are lifted.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler over low heat or in a microwave at half power.

3. 3

   Allow chocolate to cool slightly.

4. 4

   Butter 8 shallow 4-ounce molds and sprinkle with sugar; set aside.

5. 5

   When egg-sugar mixture is ready, beat in the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in flour.

6. 6

   Divide batter among the molds and reserve.

7. 7

   Unbaked cakes may be held for up to 5 hours; refrigerate if holding longer than 1 hour.

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   Prepare a favorite chocolate sauce or purchase one.

9. 9

   Set aside.

10. 10

    About a half-hour before serving, heat oven to 375F Bake cakes 10 minutes, 20 if they've been refrigerated.

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    Allow to sit 5 minutes out of the oven, then unmold onto warmed dessert plates, each with a pool of chocolate sauce.

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    Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate curls, a mint sprig and berries, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.