Moon Chocolate Lava Bars

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously.

5. 5

   Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Cut into bars and serve warm to enjoy the gooey chocolate lava center.