5-Min Chocolate Lava Mug Cake with Berries
Molten chocolate center, crispy edges, ready in two minutes. Microwave magic with fresh strawberries and chocolate shards on the side.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, chopped or shaved
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a microwave-safe mug until no lumps remain.
- 2
Add egg and milk, stir until smooth batter forms with no dry streaks.
- 3
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until cake rises and edges look set but center jiggles slightly.
- 4
Let cool 30 seconds, then top with sliced strawberries and chocolate shards.
- 5
Serve immediately while center is still molten and warm.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz or larger)
- whisk or fork
- microwave
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