Molten Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs plus 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, divided
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into pieces
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbs all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 Cup Powdered sugar

Directions

  1. PREHEAT oven to 425° F. Generously butter six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with two tablespoons butter.
  2. STIR 3/4 cup butter and chocolate in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 8 minutes.
  3. Fold 1/3 of chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Fold in remaining chocolate mixture and flour until well blended.
  4. Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins.
  5. Place on baking sheet.
  6. BAKE for 12 to 13 minutes or until sides are set and 1-inch centers move slightly when shaken.
  7. Remove from oven to wire rack.