Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt the Chocolate

   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 melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and thick.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the eggs.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Fold gently until just combined.

5. 5

   Prepare the Ramekins

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Fill the Ramekins

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

7. 7

   Bake

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

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.