Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

2. 2

   Prepare the Ramekins

   Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

4. 4

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients

   In the chocolate-butter mixture, add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   Bake

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

8. 8

   Cool Slightly

   Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the ramekins for 1-2 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve

   Run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cakes. Invert onto individual plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.