Small Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 ounces chopped 70% dark chocolate bar (see note)
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs
• Whipped cream and mixed berries for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a muffin...: Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a muffin tin with liners or spray with nonstick spray. You'll need six cups.

2. 2

   Put the roughly chopped chocolate in a medium...: Put the roughly chopped chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the chococolate. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir well, then microwave again for 15-20 seconds. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside.

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   Divide the eggs, putting the yolks in a...: Divide the eggs, putting the yolks in a very small bowl and the whites in a medium bowl.

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   Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer...: Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. This should only take 1-2 minutes on high.

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   Mix the egg yolks up with a fork...: Mix the egg yolks up with a fork to break them up and stir them into the melted chocolate mixture.

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   Put 1/2 of the beaten egg whites into...: Put 1/2 of the beaten egg whites into the bowl with the chocolate and fold them in gently until mostly combined. Add the other half of the egg whites and fold those gently as well. Don't over mix.

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   Divide the chocolate batter among the six prepared...: Divide the chocolate batter among the six prepared muffin cups. They should be about 3/4 full.

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   Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the tops...: Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the tops look dry and a little cracked (kind of like a brownie) and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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   Remove them from the oven and let them...: Remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 20-30 minutes before removing them. If you aren't using liners, run a knife around the edges to loosen them and ease them out of their cups. The longer they sit, the easier they are to remove from the pan if you aren't using liners.

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    Serve immediately with whipped cream and fresh berries....: Serve immediately with whipped cream and fresh berries. Best eaten the day you make them.