Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

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 (double boiler method) or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly add the melted chocolate-butter mixture to the egg-sugar mixture, stirring continuously to combine.

5. 5

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, adding the vanilla extract as well. Gently fold the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

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 about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center remains soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and tap gently to release the cake. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.