Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

For the cakes

• 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter

• 170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate (60–70%)

• 2 large eggs

• 2 large egg yolks

• 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 35 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat to 220°C (425°F). Butter 4 ramekins and dust lightly with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

2. Melt chocolate and butter
   Place chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

3. Prepare egg mixture
   In another bowl whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla for about 2–3 minutes until pale and slightly thick.

4. Combine mixtures
   Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.

5. Add dry ingredients
   Sift flour and salt into the batter. Fold gently until combined.

6. Fill ramekins
   Divide batter evenly among the ramekins, filling about ¾ full.

7. Bake
   Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft.

8. Serve
   Let sit for 1 minute, run a knife around the edge, invert onto plates. Serve warm with ice cream or berries.