Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prepare the ramekins

Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

Melt the butter and chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add chopped chocolate (if using) and stir until smooth. If using chocolate chips, melt them together with the butter.

Combine dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Mix wet ingredients

Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the melted butter and chocolate mixture. Whisk until fully combined.

Combine mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fill ramekins

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

Bake

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

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.