Homemade Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.

2. 2

   Melt the Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix the Batter

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.

4. 4

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

5. 5

   Bake

   Bake the ramekins in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

6. 6

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the lava cake to release. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.