Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 oz dark chocolate (2/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 pieces dark chocolate bar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chocolate and butter in small bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring between each interval.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla for about 1 minute or until thickened and pale. Fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Fold in the flour, espresso powder and salt and stir until just combined.
  • Generously butter and flour four (6 oz) ramekins. Fill both ramekins with lava cake batter. Press 1 chocolate square right into center. Use a spoon to scoop cake mixture over the chocolate square.
  • Bake lava cakes for about 12-14 minutes or until firm on the edges and slightly soft in the center. Let cool for 3 minutes and then loosen the edges of the cake with a butter knife. Turn onto small plates and serve with some vanilla ice cream.