Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

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

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.

4. 4

   Incorporate Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate-egg mixture. Gently fold the flour into the mixture until no streaks remain.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. 7

   Bake

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

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, let it sit for a few seconds, and then lift off the ramekin. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.