Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with molten center.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Ramekins
Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them lightly with cocoa powder. Place them on a baking sheet for easy handling.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Melt Butter and Combine Wet Ingredients
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Mix Together
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
