Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Grease the ramekins with butter and dust with flour; place them on a baking tray.

2. 2

   In a double boiler (or microwave), melt the chopped chocolate and butter together until smooth; stir well.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until light.

4. 4

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until well combined.

5. 5

   Gently fold in flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until just incorporated.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the batter.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

9. 9

   Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

10. 10

    Invert onto plates while hot, dust with powdered sugar, and top with vanilla ice cream if desired.