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2 sticks unsalted butter, (plus 2 tbsp. for the ramekins)
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4 teaspoons granulated sugar, (plus 4 tbsp. for the ramekins)
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12 ounces Godiva Milk or Dark Chocolate Bars chopped
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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6 large eggs plus 6 egg yolks
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter eight 6-ounce ramekins and sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar.
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Combine the butter and Milk or Dark chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth then cool slightly.
Whisk the flour, confectioners' sugar, eggs and yolks, vanilla extract and almond extract in a bowl until creamy.
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Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture.
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Fill the ramekins about half way and add your favorite Godiva Holiday Truffle, cover with more of the cake base on filing ramekin 2/3 to 3/4 full.
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Place the cakes in the oven and bake the cakes until the tops are stiff and the edges darken, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes.
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Loosen the edges of the cakes with a small paring knife and transfer to plates while warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
