5-Min Chocolate Lava Cake
A molten chocolate cake that melts on your tongue, topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce. Microwave magic in under 5 minutes—no fussy technique, just rich, gooey chocolate.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- ¼ cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe mug for 60 seconds, stirring halfway. The mixture should be glossy and smooth.
- 2
Whisk in sugar until combined, then add eggs one at a time, stirring until fully incorporated after each.
- 3
Fold in flour gently with a fork until just combined—a few lumps are okay.
- 4
Divide batter evenly among 4 microwave-safe mugs or ramekins, filling each halfway.
- 5
Microwave each mug for 70–90 seconds on high. Center should jiggle slightly when you shake it—that's the lava.
- 6
Top with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Serve immediately while warm.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or ramekin (4)
- microwave
- fork or whisk
- spoon
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