Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate lava cake is a decadent dessert with a gooey, molten center. Here’s a classic recipe for it:

Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
3. Mix Ingredients:
   • Stir the powdered sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
   • Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add Flour:
   • Gently fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fill Ramekins:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
6. Bake:
   • Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
7. Serve:
   • Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and carefully invert them onto plates.
   • Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate lava cakes!