Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

3. 3

   Combine Sugar and Eggs

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.

4. 4

   Incorporate Chocolate Mixture

   Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously to combine.

5. 5

   Add Flour and Vanilla

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and add the vanilla extract. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess. This will prevent the cakes from sticking.

7. 7

   Fill Ramekins

   Evenly distribute the cake batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Bake

   Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.

9. 9

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently tap to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.