Chocolate Lava Cake

Shockingly easy, this cake presents beautifully and has lots of options for garnishes that allow you to customize it to your tastes.  It's definately one of my new go-to desserts for any occasion, whether it be fancy or just for fun!  : )

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup white rice flour
• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tsp vanilla

Filling:

• 200g chocolate, melted (Choose a chocolate bar of your choice or use baking chocolate.  I used a dark chocolate with almonds - the nuts where a great addition!  Caramilk bars would also be great!)
• 1/4 cup milk

Topping options:

• Whipping cream
• Ice cream
• Fruit (I used a berry mix which went great with the chocolate and almond flavours)

Directions:

1. Stir together sugar, flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa.
2. Make a well in the center, pour in coffee, milk, oil and vanilla.  Mix until well blended.
3. Pour the batter into a 9" round cake pan (A springform or bundt will work great too.  I used a tube pan.)
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 - 60 minutes.  Test with a toothpick and only take it out once the toothpick comes out completely clean.
5. Allow the cake to cool for 10 - 15 minutes.  Using the handle of a wooden spoon, carve out a ring around the middle of the cake.  Be careful not to poke all the way through the cake, only make the groove about 1/4 - 1/2" deep.
6. Melt the chocolate for the filling in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the milk to thin it out a bit.
7. Pour the chocolate filling in the groove in the cake.  Allow the chocolate to set a bit before moving the cake.  It shouldn't harden completely, but it will thicken as it cools.
8. Add toppings and serve!  : )