Date-Sweetened Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease two large ramekins with butter.

2. Melt dark chocolate with butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments for 60–180 seconds  and allow to cool.
3. Whisk the egg, milk, date syrup, and vanilla together in a separate bowl.
4. Gradually combine the chocolate-butter mixture with the other wet mixture until well-combined.
5. Finally, sift your flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture, whisking constantly.

6. Pour the cake mixture into two to three ramekins and press down a chocolate square into the cake batter in each ramekin until they are both submerged.

7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges look set but the middle jiggles when you shake it slightly.
8. Let the cakes sit for about five minutes to cool, then enjoy with a bit of whipped cream or whatever you’d like!