Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

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, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, flour, and salt. Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture, then stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.

4. 4

   Fill Ramekins

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

5. 5

   Bake

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

6. 6

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the molten centers to flow out. Serve immediately, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.