Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes for 2

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt
• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Powdered sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Fresh berries

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease two 5-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and set aside.

2. 2

   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, powdered sugar, and the egg. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, and whisk until any lumps are gone.

4. 4

   Divide the batter evenly between the 2 ramekins.

5. 5

   Bake the cakes in the center of the oven for 13-14 minutes. They’ll be cracked on the top, with a gooey center.

6. 6

   Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 1 minute. Then run a knife around the edge, before inverting the cakes onto a plate. The easiest way to do is by holding the hot ramekin (with a pot holder) and laying an inverted plate on top. Then flip the whole thing over to remove the cake from the ramekin.

7. 7

   To really take this molten lava cake to the next level, serve with a scoop of ice cream, or some powdered sugar or cocoa powder & fresh berries.