Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake

1Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with butter and cocoa powder.

2In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar (1 cup) together.

3In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate (4 oz) together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

4Beat the eggs (2), egg yolks (2), and vanilla extract (1 tsp) into the chocolate mixture until well combined.

5Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

6Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

7Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

8Carefully invert the cakes onto serving plates and serve immediately, garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar (1 cup) or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.