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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Mug Cake Recipe

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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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 65gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg

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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