Individual Chocolate Mousse Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg white
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in a small saucepan. Add water; stir well with a whisk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Place chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Pour hot cocoa mixture over chocolate; stir until chocolate melts. Stir in the rum and vanilla.
3. Place 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and egg white in a bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 6 minutes. Gently fold the egg mixture into chocolate mixture.
4. Divide chocolate mixture evenly among 10 (4-ounce) ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until puffy and set. Serve warm.