Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour sifted
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 pieces egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. 4 Gradually add the powdered sugar and salt to the egg mixture, whisking until smooth.
5. 5 Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
6. 6 Sift the flour over the batter and gently fold it in until no streaks remain.
7. 7 Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
8. 8 Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
9. 9 Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate.
10. 10 Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.