firstly, sieve ½ cup maida, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder and pinch of salt.
also add in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ¼ cup oil / butter.
further add half cup milk and combine with the help of whisk.
gradually add more milk until batter is well combined and smooth.
make sure to get flowing consistency cake batter.
grease the ramekins or aluminium moulds with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
pour the batter to ¾ of the the prepared moulds.
also place in 3 chocolate pieces in centre of each cup.
with the help of spoon, gently push the chocolate pieces inside and cover with batter.
preheat and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degree celsius or 350 degree fahrenheit.
allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before removing.
now scrape the sides with a knife and invert onto plate, pat gently.
additionally, sprinkle powdered sugar on top to decorate.