Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes (In Muffin Tins)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a muffin tin with baking spray and dust evenly with cocoa powder.

Step 2

Place the butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute on high. Stir and continue microwaving in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.

Step 3

Whisk the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together in a bowl. This will reduce lumps. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks together.

Step 4

Add the eggs and flour mixture to the bowl of melted chocolate and butter. Stir until combined using a rubber spatula. If there are small lumps, carefully use the whisk to remove them. Some lumps are ok. The batter will be thick.

Step 5

Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the sides are firm and cooked through but the center is still soft and slightly wet.

Step 6

Allow cakes to cool in muffin tin for 1 minute. Remove the cakes from the tin using a spoon or plastic utensil and place them inverted on plates.

Step 7

Top with ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or berries if desired. Serve immediately.