Chocolate Lava Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease four 6-oz ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.

2. 2

   Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Whisk powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture until combined.

4. 4

   Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Fold in flour and salt until just combined — do not overmix.

6. 6

   Divide batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, or bake immediately.

7. 7

   Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are firm but center still jiggles slightly.

8. 8

   Let rest 1 minute, then run a knife around edges and invert onto plates. Serve with vanilla ice cream.