Grab Yo' Coffee Cup...Time to Bake a Cake in It!

I kinda knew you would love this recipe.  The first time I saw these gems being made by Michael Simon on the Cooking Channel, I thought, I bet Laurie would love this.  Then I thought, I bet I would love this.  So, I went into the kitchen and made some.  I happened to have all the ingredients on hand, as I imagine you do too, and it was super easy and fast - I mean you bake em up in the microwave!  They are ready to eat in mere minutes!  Instant chocolate-y, cake-y goodness gratification.  As usual, I was right...I loved them...so did Nate...and so did the kids.  I really couldn't wait to make these for you and so glad we were able to get together a couple weekends ago so I could!  As promised, here is the recipe.

Ingredients:

8 oz unsalted butter at room temperature, cubed
8 oz dark chocolate chopped
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
Ice Cream - Salted Caramel is the best with this and you know it
Maraschino Cherries

Directions:

Melt the butter and chocolate in a glass bowl over a double boiler.  In another bowl stir together flour, sugar, zest and salt.  Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Then whisk in melted chocolate.  Then divide yummy batter into coffee cups (I spray the cups with a little Pam first) - filling 1/2 to 2/3 of the way.  You want to leave room for ice cream!  These do rise quite a bit. Microwave 1-3 minutes.  You will have to test one to determine how long is needed.  It depends on your microwave.  It takes about 3 minutes in mine.  You want the edges to be baked through but the middle to have a lava-like consistency...well what I imagine lava to be like.  Top with ice cream and cherries immediately.  The batter can be made ahead of time and divided into cups.  Just pop them in the microwave when you and your guests are ready for dessert!     
Enjoy Yo!

(Stole this pic from the internet...didn't think to snap the pic!)