Chocolate Lava Cake

Yield: 2 8oz Ramekins / 4 servings

Category: Lava Cakes

Cuisine: French

Reference: Original Recipe

Ingredients

• 85g (3oz) Dark chocolate
• 85g (6 tbsp) Unsalted butter
• 60g Granulated sugar
• 2 Medium eggs
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract
• 25g (3 tbsp) All-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing ramekins)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Butter the ramekins and dust them with a little cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the 85g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter and 85g (3oz) dark chocolate. Let it cool slightly.
3. Mix wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 60g granulated sugar, 2 medium eggs, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until smooth.
5. Gently fold in the 25g (3 tbsp) all-purpose flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be soft and jiggly.
8. Let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen them.