How to Make Molten Lava Cake is a recipe to a decadent dessert. Legend has it that this chocolate lava cake was the result of a major culinary disaster. The dessert was meant to be individual chocolate cakes, but a cook took them out the oven too soon and the centers were liquefied. Since there was no time to cook them further. The chef simply introduced the dessert as a chocolate lava cake. 

Serves 4

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter

3.5 oz dark chocolate

2 extra large eggs

1 extra-large yoke

3 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Next, melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.

Stir to combine.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until mixture is light yellow in color and the sugar is dissolved.

Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk together until combined.

Sift in the flour, cocoa and salt. Fold in with a spatula until combined.

Spoon into 4 buttered 5-ounce Ramekins and tap on the table to settle any air bubbles. 

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Place the ramekins in a baking dish and add water to the dish.Until it is halfway up the sides. Bake for 15 minutes.