Valrhona chocolate cake

 
                          VALRHONA CHOCOLATE CAKE
 
 Recipe By     : TASTE SHOW #TS0064
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    5 1/2  ounces        imported bittersweet chocolate , -- coarsely chopped
   11      tablespoons   unsalted butter, -- cut in large pieces
    3      large         eggs
    3      large         egg yolks
      1/4  cup           plus 2 tablespoons sugar
    5      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
                         Vanilla ice cream
 
 
 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour six, 6 ounces custard
 cups.
 
 Place chocolate and butter in a metal bowl and set it over a pan of
 simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool slightly.
 
 Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, yolks and sugar until they are pale
 and thick, about 10 minutes. Reduce the speed and gradually mix in the
 flour.
 
 Add the chocolate mixture to the flour mixture and continue to beat until
 thick and glossy, about 5 minutes.
 
 Divide among the prepared cups. Add 1 tablespoon. chopped chocolate. Bake
 until the cake is set around the edges but the center moves slightly when
 the cup is moved, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly.
 
 Run a sharp knife around the edges of the cups. Turn out onto plates and
 serve with warm ice cream.
 
 6 servings.
 
                     
 
 
 
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