Chocolate Lava Cake

Instructions

Special requirement: none

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease the insides of 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Add the butter to the bowl.
3. Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a simmer. Place the bowl on top of the saucepan, creating a double boiler. Melt the dark chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally, until smooth and well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until well combined and slightly frothy.
5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the eggs and sugar. Gently fold the mixture together until fully combined.
6. Divide the batter equally among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 of the way full.
7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
8. Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate, tapping gently if necessary, to release the cakes.
9. Serve the chocolate lava cakes immediately, dusted with powdered sugar or topped with whipped cream and berries.