Melted-Center Ancho Chocolate Cakes

Name: Melted-Center Ancho Chocolate Cakes
Yield: makes six 4-ounce desserts
Ingredients: Butter and sugar for the baking dishes; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter; Six 1-ounce squares bittersweet or semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; Powdered sugar and berries for garnish

December 9, 2011

This popular dessert can be made a day ahead and baked at the last minute. The chile powder adds a mild heat and enhances the chocolate flavor.

Cooks' Note

To reduce the sweetness, use 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate and 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate. Ancho chile powder is available in specialty food stores featuring Southwestern and Mexican foods.

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