Chocolate is good for the Soul

Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, need I say more? One of the most delicious creations known to man, chocolate lava cake is heavenly. With warm chocolate ganache dripping down the sides it is sure to please any chocolate lover. I try on a weekly basis to make this for my family; this dessert reminds me of my childhood and my grandmother. It is sure to please just about everyone, let me show you how to make it. 

The following recipe is courtesy of the Pioneer Woman, most of the recipes I love are based upon her amazing creations in the kitchen. 

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.

Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups.

Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:

Baking spray, for spraying custard cups

1 stick butter

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate

2 ounces semisweet chocolate1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

2 whole eggs

3 egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Mint Chocolate Chip, for serving