60-Second Chocolate Lava Cake
Molten chocolate cake baked in a mug in the microwave—fluffy cake with a gooey center. Topped with whipped cream for maximum indulgence.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup whipped cream
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small bowl until combined.
- 2
Whisk in the egg and 1 tbsp water until smooth batter forms.
- 3
Divide batter between two microwave-safe mugs, filling each halfway.
- 4
Push half the chopped chocolate into the center of each mug's batter.
- 5
Microwave each mug 60–90 seconds on high until cake rises and edges set but center jiggles slightly.
- 6
Top each cake with whipped cream and serve immediately while chocolate is still molten.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- two microwave-safe mugs (8 oz or larger)
- spoon
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