Classic Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 60 g unsalted butter, melted
• 120 g dark chocolate (70% cacao)
• 80 g granulated sugar
• 3 piece large eggs
• 2 piece egg yolks
• 30 g all‑purpose flour
• 10 g cocoa powder
• 1 g salt

Method

1. 1

   Prepare ramekins

   Preheat oven to 200 °C. Generously butter four 6‑oz ramekins and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.

2. 2

   Melt chocolate and butter

   In a heat‑proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs and sugar

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine mixtures

   Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture until just combined.

5. 5

   Add flour

   Sift the flour over the batter, add a pinch of salt, and fold lightly until no streaks remain. Do not over‑mix.

6. 6

   Fill ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins (about 3/4 full).

7. 7

   Bake

   Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 10‑12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centre still jiggles when gently shaken.

8. 8

   Unmold and serve

   Let cakes rest 1 minute, then run a thin knife around the edge and invert onto serving plates. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.