Description
Make a rich and gooey Chocolate Lava Mug Cake in just 10 minutes! Perfect for late-night cravings or a quick dessert fix, this single-serving recipe is made with pantry staples and cooked in the microwave for a mess-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with a fork or whisk.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains.
- Prepare the Lava Center: Place the chocolate chips in the center of the batter and drizzle 1 tablespoon of water on top.
- Microwave: Cook in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. The edges should look set, and the center should appear slightly shiny but not raw.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before enjoying. Optionally, top with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Use a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug to prevent the batter from overflowing.
- Microwave times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage. Start with 1 minute and add time in 10-second increments if needed.
- For a gooier texture, avoid overcooking the cake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg