Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F and butter four ramekins, dusting them lightly with flour.

Step 2

Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and slightly thickened.

Step 4

Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

Step 7

Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Step 8

Let the cakes rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.

Step 9

Serve immediately while the centers are still molten, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.