Molten Lava Mug Cake – Quick, Chocolatey Fix Recipe
Indulge in a decadent single-serving dessert with this quick and easy Molten Lava Mug Cake recipe. A rich, chocolatey cake with a gooey molten center, ready in just minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 🌾
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt 🧂
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp milk (any kind) 🥛
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter) 🧈
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips or a small piece of chocolate bar (for molten center) 🍫
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate milk, oil, and vanilla extract into the mug. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Add Molten Center: Gently press chocolate chips or a piece of chocolate bar into the center of the batter.
- Microwave: Heat on high for 40–60 seconds. Cake should be set on the edges but still gooey in the center.
- Enjoy Immediately: Allow to cool briefly before indulging with a spoon. Optional: Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries 🍓🍦.
Notes
- Microwave times vary—adjust for your microwave’s power.
- For a more gooey texture, slightly undercook the cake.
- Dark chocolate can enhance the richness of the molten center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Molten Lava Mug Cake, Chocolate Mug Cake, Single-Serving Dessert, Quick Dessert Recipe