How do I make heavenly chocolate lava cakes?

Indulge your chocolate cravings with our 'chocolate lava cakes' recipe. Decadent, gooey centers surrounded by warm chocolate cake – pure dessert bliss!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make heavenly chocolate lava cakes. Items include: Bittersweet chocolate Unsalted butter Powdered sugar Large eggs Large egg yolks Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Salt

Bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Powdered sugar 1 cup
Large eggs 2
Large egg yolks 2
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
All-purpose flour 6 tablespoons
Salt a pinch

Take note
Caution: These chocolate lava cakes are highly addictive. You may find yourself wanting to make them over and over again!

1

Gather your ingredients

Before you embark on this chocolatey journey, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. You'll need: 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.

2

Preheat the oven and prepare the ramekins

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent the cakes from sticking.

3

Melt the chocolate and butter

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is melted and smooth.

4

Mix in the remaining ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the bowl while whisking continuously. Finally, add the flour and salt, and stir until the batter is smooth.

5

Fill the ramekins and bake

Divide the batter equally among the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.

6

Enjoy the molten goodness

Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges of the cakes, then invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the lava cakes. Serve immediately and savor the heavenly combination of warm chocolate cake and gooey centers.