Microwave Brownie Lava Cakes

By dawn716

Ingredients

• 1 brownie mix (family size for 9x13 pan) plus ingredients needed according to brownie mix instructions (normally oil, water, and eggs)
• 1 large egg (in addition to the eggs called for in the brownie mix instructions)
• 16 Dove Dark Chocolate Promise candy pieces (each piece weighs .3 oz), or similar
• whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional
• raspberries or strawberries for garnish, optional

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from theyummylife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the brownie mix into a large bowl and whisk out the bigger lumps.

To prevent sticking and ease removal of the cooked cake, spray each of the custard cups with cooking spray, spoon in a little of the dry brownie mix and twirl the bowl until it is completely coated. (This is better than using white flour. A floured bowl would leave white powder on the surface of the cooked cake when it is inverted onto a plate. The brownie mix will cook in and be invisible.)

Add the water, oil, and eggs to a separate bowl and whisk until combined.

Pour the liquid mixture into the brownie mix and stir until well combined.

Place a filled custard cup on a small plate and put it in the microwave. Cook at full power for 1 minute--that's how long it took in my 1100 watt microwave. The cake will rise while it cooks and then fall slightly when the cooking stops. (NOTE: Microwaves can vary, so you may need to experiment with the exact cooking time. Once you have figured out the correct time for your microwave, you can continue cooking the remaining cakes.) You may cook up to 4 cakes at one time, adding 30 seconds to the cooking time for each additional cake. Cook 1 cake for 1 minute, 2 cakes for 1-1/2 minutes, 3 cakes for 2 minutes, 4 cakes for 2-1/2 minutes.

Remove the cooked cake from the microwave and gently run a thin knife around the edge. Place another plate on top of the cake, and flip both plates over (with the cake sandwiched between them. Carefully lift the bowl off of the cake.


Add a little whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and you've got yourself one amazing, impressive dessert.

Make ahead in mason jars.