Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the cakes bake evenly and create the molten center.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until well combined and slightly frothy.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Add in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Pour the batter evenly into each ramekin, filling them about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.