Description
A quick and easy recipe for chocolate lava mug cakes that taste just like your favorite bakery treat. Perfect for when you need a rich, chocolaty dessert in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips or a small piece of chocolate
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Drop chocolate chips or a small piece of chocolate into the center of the batter.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture light.
- Adjust microwave time based on wattage—start with 60 seconds and add more if needed.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg