5-Min Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
Decadent molten chocolate cake baked in a mug and plated with chocolate shavings. Hot fudgy center ready in under 5 minutes with no mixer required.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 whole eggs
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings or chips (dark chocolate, for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug until no lumps remain.
- 2
Crack the egg into the mug, add melted butter, and stir vigorously until batter is smooth.
- 3
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the top looks set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- 4
Let cool for 30 seconds, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate.
- 5
Top with chocolate shavings while still warm and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz)
- spoon
- knife
- microwave
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