Molten Chocolate Mug Cake with Ganache
Individual chocolate cakes that microwave in 90 seconds, with a gooey center and silky chocolate sauce. Serve warm with chocolate chips and truffles for the ultimate TikTok-worthy dessert.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream, divided
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small bowl until no lumps remain.
- 2
Beat the egg with a fork, then fold into the dry mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 3
Divide batter between 4 microwave-safe mugs or small ramekins, filling each halfway.
- 4
Microwave each mug on high for 90 seconds — the top should look set but the center soft.
- 5
Heat 2 tbsp cream with 3 tbsp butter and half the chocolate chips in a small saucepan until glossy, 2 minutes.
- 6
Pour the warm ganache sauce over each cake, top with remaining chips and a chocolate truffle, serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- fork
- 4 microwave-safe mugs or ramekins
- small saucepan
- spoon
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