Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust them with flour.

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, large eggs, and large egg yolks. Whisk until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and whisk until fully combined.

5. 5

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Ensure they are filled to about ¾ full.

7. 7

   Bake

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

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.