Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

2. 2

   Prepare the Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Melt Butter and Chocolate

   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate together over low heat, stirring until smooth.

4. 4

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Add in the vanilla extract and salt.

6. 6

   Add Flour

   Gently fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

8. 8

   Bake

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

9. 9

   Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.