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 them with flour to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and the stick of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Add Flour and Salt

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 of the way 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 remains soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.