Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough to bake the cakes evenly.

2. 2

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour. This will prevent the cakes from sticking to the sides.

3. 3

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

4. 4

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

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

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until fully combined.

6. 6

   Add Flour and Salt

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and add a pinch of salt. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Fill Ramekins

   Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

8. 8

   Bake the Cakes

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

9. 9

   Cool Slightly

   Once baked, remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for about 1 minute.

10. 10

    Invert and Serve

    Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Gently tap to release the cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.