Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot when you place the cakes inside.

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) or in the microwave, stirring until smooth and fully combined.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla

   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.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture. Stir gently until combined.

5. 5

   Add Dry Ingredients

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

6. 6

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Tap out any excess cocoa.

7. 7

   Fill Ramekins

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

8. 8

   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 is still soft.

9. 9

   Cool Slightly

   Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.

10. 10

    Serve

    Invert the ramekins onto serving plates and gently lift them off. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.