"Brownie" Molten Lava Cakes -- gooey miniature cakes (made in a muffin tin) filled with oozing chocolate and flavored like a brownie! Only FOUR ingredients needed.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Use shortening to very generously grease a regular sized cupcake or muffin tin (with 12 cavities) and set aside. This is important or they won't come out nicely.
In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until melted. (Return to the microwave for 15 second increments until fully melted if not completely melted after first 30 seconds.)
In a large bowl, add in 3 full large eggs and then 3 YOLKS ONLY. Discard the 3 egg whites (or reserve for another recipe). Whisk the eggs and yolks until smooth and frothy.
Add in the DRY brownie mix (do not use any ingredients listed on the back of the brownie mix) and whisk until combined (it will be a little lumpy). Set aside the fudge mixture in the brownie mix (you can use this to top the cakes after they are baked)
Now slowly add in the melted chocolate + butter mixture, whisking constantly.
Stir gently until ingredients are completely combined.
Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin tin. You should fill them most of the way full and use all of the batter on the 12 tins.
Bake for 10-12 minutes being careful to not overbake. Remove and allow to sit at room temperature for 2 minutes. Use a spoon to loosen the edges of each cake (very important).
Now take a large tray and place on top of the muffin tin and cakes. Flip the muffin tin upside down onto the tray. Let stand for a minute so gravity can do its job!
All of the cakes should have loosened and be on the tray now. Use a spatula to move the cakes to individual plates.
If desired, top with ice cream and reserved fudge from the brownie mix. Eat quickly after plating to enjoy the fudgy molted center!