Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
2. 02
   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. 03
   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. 04
   Gradually add the powdered sugar and salt to the egg mixture, whisking until smooth.
5. 05
   Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
6. 06
   Sift the flour over the batter and gently fold it in until no streaks remain.
7. 07
   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
8. 08
   Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
9. 09
   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.