# Recipe: Chocolate Lava Cake

- [x] Gather ingredients (Serves 4): 2024/09/29 #cooking @today

  - [x] 1 cup unsalted butter 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] 6 large eggs 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] 3 egg yolks 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] 1 cup sugar 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] 1 cup all-purpose flour 2024/09/29 #toBuy
  - [x] Confectioners' sugar, for dusting 2024/09/29 #toBuy

- [x] Melt butter and chocolate: 2024/09/30 #cooking @today

  - [x] In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. 2024/09/30
  - [x] Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with non-stick spray. 2024/09/30

- [ ] Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla: 2024/09/30 #cooking

  - [x] In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale and creamy. 2024/09/30
  - [x] Gradually fold in the cooled chocolate mixture. 2024/09/30
  - [ ] Sift in flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Do not overmix. 2024/09/30

- [ ] Bake cakes: 2024/10/01 #cooking

  - [x] Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. 2024/10/01
  - [x] Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still gooey. 2024/10/01
  - [ ] Allow to cool for about 1 minute before dusting with confectioners' sugar and inverting onto plates. Enjoy! 2024/10/01

- [ ] Clean up: 2024/10/01 #cooking
  - [ ] Wash and dry all dishes, pots, and utensils used during the recipe preparation. 2024/10/01