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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
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4.33 from 46 votes

Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

This Chocolate Lava Mug Cake is the perfect one serving dessert with moist chocolate cake and a chocolate lava center that definitely satisfies your craving.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • In a 10-ounce ramekin or microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir together with a fork.
  • Add in the melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Stir well to fully combine.
  • Drop the chocolate chips in the center of the mug. Don’t push them down.
  • Drizzle the water on top of the batter.
  • Microwave on full power for 65 seconds
  • Cool for 5 minutes before eating.

Notes

  • To half the egg, just whisk it in a bowl and scoop out roughly half of it with a measuring spoon. It doesn't have to be exact.
  • Timing will vary according to your microwave, so you'll have to experiment until you find your perfect cooking duration. If the center still looks raw, give it another 5 to 10 seconds.
  • The cake will fall slightly after it comes out of the microwave. Don’t overbake to ensure the interior stays molten.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg