Classic Choco Lava Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and grease four ramekins with butter.

2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted 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 the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

5. 5

   Sift the all-purpose flour into the mixture and fold it in gently until just combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

8. 8

   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.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Serve immediately for the best molten center experience.