5-Minute Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
Molten chocolate cake that cooks in a mug in the microwave — gooey center, crispy edges, ready in minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup for the full café experience.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 large eggs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz vanilla ice cream
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
- 2
Add egg, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir until just combined — don't overmix.
- 3
Nestle chopped chocolate into the center of the batter.
- 4
Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Top should look set; center stays soft and oozy.
- 5
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- 6
Serve immediately while the cake is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or small bowl (8–12 oz)
- spoon or small whisk
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