How do I create a molten lava cake masterpiece?

Channel your inner dessert artist with our 'Molten Lava Cake Masterpiece' recipe! Impress your guests with a visually stunning and mouthwatering creation.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create a molten lava cake masterpiece. Items include: dark chocolate unsalted butter eggs egg yolks granulated sugar vanilla extract all-purpose flour cocoa powder salt

dark chocolate 4 ounces
unsalted butter 1/2 cup (1 stick)
eggs 2
egg yolks 2
granulated sugar 1/4 cup
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour 1/4 cup
cocoa powder 2 tablespoons
salt a pinch

Take note
Be cautious when working with hot ingredients and remember to use oven mitts to avoid burns.

1

Preheat the oven

Turn the oven on to 425°F (220°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the other ingredients.

2

Butter and flour the ramekins

Take a small ramekin and generously butter the inside. Dust it with flour, shaking off any excess. Repeat this step for the remaining ramekins.

3

Melt the chocolate and butter

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 ounces of dark chocolate and 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

4

Prepare the batter

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually pour in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, stirring continuously.

5

Add the dry ingredients

Sift in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter until just combined.

6

Fill the ramekins

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 of the way full. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for easy handling.

7

Bake to perfection

Carefully place the baking sheet with the ramekins into the preheated oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.

8

Serve and enjoy

Remove the ramekins from the oven using oven mitts. Let them cool for a minute or two, then gently run a knife along the edges to loosen the cakes. Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate, tap firmly on the bottom to release the cakes. They should easily slide out, revealing a molten lava center. Serve immediately and enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness!