Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease four ramekins with butter, then dust them with a little flour to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously to combine.

5. 5

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

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

7. 7

   Bake the Cakes

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

8. 8

   Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto dessert plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.