Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus additional for brushing the ramekins
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus additional for coating the ramekins
• 1 cup (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 F.

2. 2

   Grease six 4-ounce ramekins generously with butter, coat them lightly with flour, and shake out excess.

3. 3

   In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the remaining ½ cup butter.

4. 4

   Take the pan off the heat, add the chocolate and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Set aside.

5. 5

   Beat the eggs and sugar until thickened and doubled in volume.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons of flour, and salt until uniform.

7. 7

   Divide the batter between ramekins and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly jiggly.

8. 8

   In the meantime, prepare the plates with chocolate hazelnut spread, fruit coulis, or any other sauces, as desired.

9. 9

   Let the baked cakes rest for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Flip one ramekin at a time onto plates and unmold. (Run a small paring knife around the edges to loosen, if needed.)

11. 11

    If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with berries and ice cream.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.