Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess.

2. 2

   Melt the Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan, combine the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix the Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined and pale in color.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined. Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the mixture and gently fold until just combined.

5. 5

   Fill Ramekins

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

6. 6

   Bake

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

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift off. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.