Spicy Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and lightly flour (or dust with cocoa powder) four 6-ounce ramekins.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each). Stir until smooth.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Stir in the gochujang, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly distributed.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.

   ~1 min
8. 8

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.

   ~12 min
9. 9

   Let the lava cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute before carefully inverting them onto serving plates.

   ~1 min
10. 10

    Serve immediately.