Chocolate Lava Cake A La Mode

This chocolate cake is all the rage at trendy restaurants. Just crack it open to find a lovely gooey center.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb unsalted butter
• 6  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Butter the bottom and sides of 15 4oz ramekins.
3. Sprinkle with sugar, tapping to remove extra sugar.
4. In double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter.
5. Whisk until thoroughly melted.
6. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar and flour until just blended Gradually whisk the chocolate into the egg mixture until combined.
7. Evenly divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins, using about 1/3 cup for each Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until the tops are firm and beginning to crack and the edges are set Remove from oven and serve immediately with ice cream.