10-Min Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A molten chocolate cake that cooks in the microwave in under 5 minutes—rich, gooey center with a barely-set cake exterior. Serves 2 from a single mug.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe mug. Stir to blend.
- 2
Add butter and chopped chocolate to the mug. Microwave 45 seconds until melted and glossy.
- 3
Stir in sugar and egg until smooth, no lumps visible.
- 4
Microwave 2 to 2.5 minutes until the top looks barely set but the center jiggles slightly when tapped.
- 5
Let cool 1 minute. The residual heat will finish cooking the center while keeping it liquid.
- 6
Divide between two bowls or serve straight from the mug. Eat with a spoon while warm.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (10–12 oz)
- spoon for stirring
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