Lava Cake With Valrhona Chocolate Recipe

Lava Cake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven and Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with flour, tapping out the excess.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the Valrhona chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix Eggs and Sugar

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Add Flour

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold it gently into the batter until just combined.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

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

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges, invert onto plates, and serve immediately, preferably with ice cream.