Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins or muffin cups with butter or cooking spray.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

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

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract, and mix until combined.

5. 5

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the flour into the mixture 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 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft and jiggly.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges, then invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.