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Chocolate lava cake in a mug

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword gooey chocolate dessert, microwave chocolate cake, mug lava cake, single serve dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A single-serving chocolate mug cake with a square of chocolate on top that melts into a gooey center. Top it with powdered sugar, whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp melted butter
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Egg
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 oz your favorite Chocolate (Dove, Hershey's, Cadbury)

Directions

  • Melt the butter in a large mug for about 20 seconds.
  • Stir in the sugar, flour, cocoa, and a generous pinch of salt until smooth.
  • Mix in the milk, egg, and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
  • Place the chocolate on top of the batter, then pour 1 tablespoon of water over the middle so it covers the chocolate.
  • Microwave for about 1 minute and 20 seconds (try 60 seconds first if your microwave runs hot or weak). The top should be slightly sticky but fully set.
  • Finish with powdered sugar, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or any other toppings.

Notes

Prep 5 minutes, cook 1 minute. Safety: raw egg and flour, and the center is meant to stay gooey; cook until the cake is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 249g | Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 282mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 1408IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); milk counted as whole milk, your favorite Chocolate (Dove counted as semisweet chocolate. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.