Chocolate Lava Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

2. 2

   Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   Remove the bowl from the heat and let it cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, sift the maida to remove any lumps.

5. 5

   Gradually add the milk to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.

6. 6

   Slowly fold in the sifted maida, mixing gently until you have a smooth batter.

7. 7

   Grease your ramekins or muffin tins with butter and dust with a little maida to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.

9. 9

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute before carefully inverting onto serving plates.

11. 11

    Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.