10-Minute Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A warm, gooey chocolate cake that cooks in the microwave in under 5 minutes. Rich molten center, crispy edges—pure French-style indulgence, no oven required.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Divide chocolate and butter between two microwave-safe mugs.
- 2
Microwave 45 seconds, stirring halfway through until melted and smooth.
- 3
Whisk in egg, sugar, and vanilla until no lumps remain.
- 4
Fold in flour with two quick strokes—do not overmix.
- 5
Microwave each mug 90 seconds. Center should jiggle slightly; top looks set.
- 6
Let rest 30 seconds, then serve hot with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- two microwave-safe mugs
- microwave
- whisk
- spoon
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