@kitchenbythesea: Lava cakes are soft in the center and surrounded by tender chocolate cake. They live up to their name with a core that is like molten lava – warm, gooey and delicious. These appear on countless restaurant menus for good reason, but are quick and simple to make at home. Ingredients ½ stick salted butter 4 tablespoons / 2 oz 3 oz dark chocolate chopped 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Extra butter and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for lining the ramekins #lavacake #chocolatecake #chocolate