Rich and Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
• 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. 2 Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
3. 3 In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. 4 In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
5. 5 Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently until combined.
6. 6 Sift the flour and salt over the chocolate mixture and fold until just combined.
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 centers remain soft.
9. 9 Remove from oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto dessert plates.
10. 10 Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.