ladybirds choc molten lava cake

Ingredients ladybirds choc molten lava cake

150 grams dark chocolate - broken up
100 grams butter - cubed
3 eggs
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup plain flour

how to make ladybirds choc molten lava cake

grease 4 ramekins and set aside till needed .

Place cubed butter and chocolate peace into a small saucepan over medium to low heat and cook , stirring , until melted and smooth . Set aside to cool slightly whilst you make the cake batter .

Sift the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl .

In a separate small bowl , whisk the eggs and sugar together till it becomes pale and creamy , about 4 minutes . Now gently fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture until combined .

Next pour the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg flour mixture and fold through to combine all well .

Next Pour the prepared chocolate cake batter into the prepared greased ramekins , dividing the mixture evenly amongst the ramekins and place filled prepared ramekins onto a baking tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours . Prepared batter can be kept refrigerated for up to two day before being cooked .

Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F . Take prepared batter filled ramekins , leaving on baking tray , and cook for 15-20 minutes or until just set on outside but soft in the center to touch and wobbles a little .

Once cooked remove from heat and let stand to cool slightly for about 5 minutes , once cooled a little , turn onto serving plate and dust with a little icing sugar to garnish or topped with cream , ice cream , fruit and compote .