Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, plus a little extra for the center of the lava cake
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pans
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Grease the inside of 4 8-ounce small ramekins with butter, dust with cocoa powder, and tap out any extra.

3. 3

   Place the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring, until melted and smooth.

4. 4

   Stir the sugar and flour into the chocolate mixture.

5. 5

   Add in the eggs and mix until smooth.

6. 6

   Pour the half batter into the four cups, place a few pieces of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (this creates an extra chocolate lava explosion!) and then fill ramekins with remaining batter. They should be about 3/4 full. Place the baking ramekins on a baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the top and edges are set, but center is still jiggly. Let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes in the ramekins.

8. 8

   Using a small knife, gently loosen the edges of the cakes from the ramekins. Invert onto a plate, tapping gently to release the cakes. Serve the cakes warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce or whipped cream on top, if desired.