Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake with Raspberry Coulis

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.

5. 5

   Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

6. 6

   Sift the flour into the chocolate and egg mixture, add the vanilla extract, and fold until just combined.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

9. 9

   While the cakes are baking, make the raspberry coulis by blending the fresh raspberries with powdered sugar until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove seeds.