Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place over low heat and stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

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

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract into the chocolate-egg mixture. Gently fold everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Grease four ramekins 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

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently remove the ramekin. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.