Chocolate Lava Cake with Berries & Ice Cream
Molten chocolate center with a crispy crust, ready in 5 minutes. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, and a crunch of peanuts.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 6g

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Ingredients
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberry, blackberry) and roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
- 2
Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Whisk in egg, flour, and a pinch of salt until no lumps remain.
- 4
Microwave the batter for 60–70 seconds until the edges are set but the center still jiggles.
- 5
Let cool 1 minute, then invert onto a plate or serve straight from the mug.
- 6
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, berries, peanuts, and enjoy immediately while warm.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or small bowl
- whisk
- microwave
- plate or serving dish
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