Molten Chocolate Mug Cake with Cream
Individual chocolate cakes with a gooey, molten center, ready in 3 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent French-style dessert.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g

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Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream (whipped)
Instructions
- 1
Divide butter and chocolate between two microwave-safe mugs.
- 2
Microwave each mug for 60 seconds until butter and chocolate melt completely.
- 3
Whisk one egg into each mug until smooth, then fold in 2 tablespoons flour per mug.
- 4
Microwave both mugs together for 90 seconds until edges are cooked but center still jiggles.
- 5
Dust the top of each cake with powdered sugar.
- 6
Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- two microwave-safe ceramic mugs (12 oz minimum)
- microwave
- whisk
- spoon
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