Never Fail Chocolate Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375° F. Liberally butter 6 individual souffle ramekins and sprinkle with sugar; set aside.
2. 2
   In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate whilst constantly stirring. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
3. 3
   In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat egg whites with salt on medium high speed until they hold soft glossy peaks. Continue beating egg whites on high speed, gradually adding the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, until the egg whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
4. 4
   Gently stir 1/3 of the eggs whites into the chocolate mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites. The chocolate mixture should be full of bubbles, even colored and without egg white streaks.
5. 5
   Spoon your souffle mixture into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 - 15 minutes until risen with a crusty exterior. Dust with cocoa powder and serve right away.