Description

A rich, gooey chocolate center paired with a tender cake exterior, this chocolate lava mug cake is the perfect quick and easy dessert ready in just one minute.

Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoons (25g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (15g) chocolate chips

Instructions

Grab a microwave-safe mug and add 3 tablespoons (25g) of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons (25g) of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (10g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix them well using a fork or whisk until combined.
Add 3 tablespoons (45ml) of milk, 2 tablespoons (30ml) of vegetable oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until you get a smooth batter, scraping the bottom and sides of the mug to avoid any dry patches.
Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon (15g) of chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter.
Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 60 seconds. Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
Check the cake; the top should look set, but the center should still be slightly gooey. If undercooked, microwave for an additional 10 seconds.
Let the mug cake cool for a minute before serving.

Notes

[‘Choose a microwave-safe mug with at least a 12-ounce capacity to prevent overflow.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.’, ‘Start with 50 seconds of cooking time if your microwave is powerful, and check for doneness.’, ‘Customize flavors by adding cinnamon, chili powder, espresso powder, or other ingredients.’, ‘Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer flavor.’]

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug cake
Calories: 300350
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 150
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4

Keywords: chocolate lava mug cake, quick dessert, easy dessert, single-serving dessert, microwave cake