Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A quick and easy recipe for a rich and gooey chocolate lava mug cake, ready in just 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug until well combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, stirring until no lumps remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Microwave the mug on high for 30-40 seconds until the cake rises and sets but is still gooey in the center.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying.
Notes
Best eaten fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for a day. Avoid overcooking to maintain gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg