Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

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

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with flour, shaking off any excess.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, 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, until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.

8. 8

   Cool Slightly

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Invert and Serve

   Carefully run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the cake. Invert onto a plate and gently lift off the ramekin. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings on top.