Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a medium saucepan, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.

4. 4

   Add Flour

   Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and fold it in gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins (about 6 oz each) with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

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

7. 7

   Bake

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.