Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Eggs and Sugar

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, gently folding it in with a spatula until fully combined.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift in the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Carefully fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, shaking out the excess flour. Place the ramekins on a baking tray.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   Bake the Cakes

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

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.