Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted and smooth.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale in color.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.

5. 5

   Add Flour and Salt

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

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

7. 7

   Bake the Cakes

   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 is still soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the cake to release. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.