Orange Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease six 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides as needed.

4. 4

   Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   Tip: Let cool slightly.

5. 5

   Add the orange zest, juice, and melted chocolate to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides as needed.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.

   Tip: Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.

   Tip: Smooth the tops.

8. 8

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

   Tip: Do not overbake.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes.

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

10. 10

    Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely.

    Tip: Serve warm with a dusting of confectioner's sugar, if desired.