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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of softened butter
•  3 tablespoons granulated sugar, for coating
• 1.2 ounces heavy cream
• 1.2 ounces milk
• 1.75 ounces  chocolate, chopped
• 1.75 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1.7 ounces cocoa powder
• 3.5 ounces water
• 8 egg whites 
• 3.5 ounces granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Procedures

1. Preheat the oven to 390°F. Liberally butter the cup cake pan. Sugar the buttered insides evenly, tapping out the excess and set the pan aside.
2. Place the chopped chocolates in a large bowl. Combine the milk and cream and bring to a boil. Immediately remove the liquid and pour over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to stand for a few minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth.
3. Set a pot with a few inches of water on the stove over medium heat. Place the bowl of melted chocolate over it. Add the water and cocoa powder and stir frequently, until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and smooth, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the bowl from the pot, but place it back on top of the hot water if necessary. The goal is to hold the mixture so it is warm, not hot.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on high using a whisk attachment until they begin to get foamy. Slow the mixer speed and add the sugar and salt gradually, then return to high speed and whisk the egg white mixture to firm, glossy, smooth peaks.
   
5. Sacrifice about 1/4 of the meringue by mixing it thoroughly with the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining meringue, taking care not to deflate. As soon as there are no more white streaks, pipe the mixture into the prepared pan just to the top, then smooth the tops with an offset spatula. Place the pan on a  tray and bake in the center of the oven for 12 minutes for a souffle that is wet on the inside, 13-14 for one that is more dry. Serve immediately.
   
6. You may also choose to prepare the souffles in advance. If this is the case, wrap  with plastic and set in the fridge up to one day in advance. When ready, preheat the oven and bake the souffles for 15 minutes, then serve immediately.