Chocolate Lava Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and place them on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until thick and pale.

4. 4

   Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

5. 5

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt over the batter and gently fold until just combined.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

8. 8

   Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each onto a plate.

9. 9

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