Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

10 tablespoons salted butter

A pinch of salt, about 1/8 teaspoon; If using unsalted butter, use more

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs

3 large egg yolks

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

½ cup all-purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375-400 degrees F
98 7 Grease Coat the bottoms and sides of six 6- or 8-ounce ramekins by brushing or spreading a thin layer of butter evenly over the bottom and sides of each ramekin. Pay close attention to any gaps, especially on the sides and bottom. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top to coat evenly and blot excess cocoa powder.

Place chocolate and butter in a medium bowl and melt in the microwave in 1 minute increments, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth (do not overheat). This can also be done in a pot over the heat.
Remove from heat, add salt and vanilla.Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature (it should be slightly warm, but not hot).

In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and yolks until thick and pale, 2-3 minutes (do not skimp on this). . passed!).
Add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Add the cooled, melted chocolate mixture and flour and stir with a spoon or spatula until well combined and no streaks remain (do not over mix).Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and place them on a large baking sheet with a few inches between each plate.

Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges are firm and the center of the cookies feels soft. Timing is really important here and depends heavily on whether your oven bakes hot or cold. You want the pies to bake long enough to form a crust around the melted filling without fully baking.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.Run a small knife or metal spatula around the edges to loosen them. Place a plate upside down over the pan and carefully invert, holding both the plate and the pan, so that the cake falls onto the plate (tap the bottom of the pan very lightly if the cake does not come out immediately ). ).

Dust the cookies with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and strawberries or ice cream and hot fudge sauce (or a combination of all!).