How to Make a Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate lava cake is a treat for any chocoholic at heart, a rich and decadent cake filled with dense fudge. Lucky dessert eaters will delight in the rich fudge that oozes from the center as they cut into the cake; as a result, the cake doesn't need any frosting at all! Whether you're entertaining or just making a treat for yourself, here's how to make a chocolate lava cake.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
• 2 oz. semisweet chocolate
• 1 oz. dark chocolate
• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
• 6 large custard cups
• Vanilla ice cream

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare the chocolate. Melt the dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate with the butter in a medium bowl. Stir until well combined.
3. Prepare the batter. Mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl, then add the chocolate mixture to combine thoroughly.
4. Add the eggs. Add egg yolks, then eggs, one at a time until batter is smooth. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed for 45 seconds until batter becomes silky and even.
5. Add the flavoring. Stir in the vanilla and hazelnut.
6. Prepare to bake. Pour the batter into individual custard cups.
7. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are firm.
8. Leave to cool at least 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• The cake should be slightly undercooked so that the center becomes fudgy
• Serve with whipped cream and raspberries for an extra special treat
• Avoid over baking the cake or the center will not become runny!