Milk Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C. Butter 4 ramekins and dust with flour.

2. 2

   Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Stir until smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.

   Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Whisk until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.

   Tip: Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 of the way full.

   Tip: Divide the batter evenly.

7. 7

   Place the ramekins in a large baking dish and add hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

   Tip: This will create a water bath.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centres are still slightly jiggly.

   Tip: Do not overbake.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.

   Tip: Run a knife around the edges to release the cakes.

10. 10

    Invert onto plates and serve immediately.

    Tip: Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.