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Lava Cakes, Chocolate

We got this recipe from Chef Jyll at Gather on Broadway in Green Bay WI. Our grandson loved it!
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips use name brand
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 5 medium egg lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • To make the batter, place butter, chocolate, and heavy cream in a bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until melted and smooth. Remove and set aside to coll slightly.
  • Stir in flour, salt, and sugar. Add beaten eggs and stir well until smooth. Grease muffin tine REALLY WELL with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Pour batter 3/4 full in regular muffin cups. Refrigerate one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake cakes for 10 minutes. Tap on the side of the muffin tin to see that the sides are set but slightly jiggly in the middle. Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a sheet pan.