Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate. Melt them together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   Sift together the flour and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Fill Ramekins

   Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. 6

   Bake the Cakes

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

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.