Chocolate Lava Mug Cake Recipe

This decadent chocolate lava mug cake transforms simple ingredients into a gooey, chocolatey treat in just 5 minutes. With its warm cake exterior and molten center, it's the perfect single-serving dessert for instant chocolate cravings.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Lava Mug Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 8

Servings: mug cake

Calories: 590kcal

Cost: $2.5

Equipment

12-ounce microwave-safe mug
Measuring spoons
Small whisk or fork
Microwave

Ingredients

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

Lightly grease a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
In the mug, mix flour, sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
Add egg and mix well. Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Add chocolate chips to the center of the batter, pushing them down slightly.
Microwave on high for 1-1.5 minutes until top looks set but still slightly moist.
Let stand 1 minute before serving.

Notes

Don't overcook, or you'll lose the molten center
Best served immediately while warm
Use room temperature ingredients for best results
Cooking time may vary by microwave

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