Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cocoa powder for GF)
• pinch of salt
• butter and cocoa powder, for ramekins
• vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 4 ramekins generously and dust with cocoa powder.

2. 2

   Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave (in 30-second intervals). Stir until smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk in powdered sugar until combined. Add whole eggs and yolks, one at a time, whisking after each.

4. 4

   Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt until just combined.

5. 5

   Divide batter among the prepared ramekins.

6. 6

   Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center should still be soft.

7. 7

   Let cool for 1 minute. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The center should ooze molten chocolate.