Lava Cake Recipe

½ cup coconut oil, plus more for greasing

8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

½ cup strong black coffee or espresso (optional)

3 large eggs

3 egg yolks

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup all-purpose flour

4 squares semisweet or dark chocolate (from 1 chocolate bar)

Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Cocoa powder and/or chocolate shavings, for serving

 

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position. Grease four 8-ounce ramekins with coconut oil.

2.In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together over low heat, stirring often, until well combined and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coffee.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and flour until combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Place 1 square of chocolate into the center of each ramekin and gently push it into the batter. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.

4.Bake until the sides of the cakes are set but the centers are still slightly loose, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then run a knife around the sides and invert them onto plates. Top each cake with a scoop of ice cream and dust with cocoa powder. Serve immediately.