chocolate-lava-cake

Ingredients

• 170 gram dark chocolate
• 115 gram unsalted butter
• 100 gram powdered sugar
• 2 piece eggs
• 2 piece egg yolks
• 50 gram all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until combined. Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the flour until just combined

6. 6

   be careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and gently lift to release the cake.

10. 10

    Serve immediately, optionally with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.