Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare four ramekins by greasing them with butter and dusting with cocoa powder.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine.

5. 5

   Combine All Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 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 firm but the center remains soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then carefully invert onto dessert plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.