Description
This decadent Chocolate Lava Mug Cake is a rich, fudgy single-serving dessert made in under two minutes. With a soft, cake-like edge and a gooey molten chocolate center, it’s the ultimate quick indulgence for chocolate lovers—no oven required!
Ingredients
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain, but do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips, pressing a few into the center for a molten effect.
- Microwave on high for 70–90 seconds, depending on your microwave’s power. The center should remain slightly gooey.
- Let the mug cake cool for about a minute before enjoying directly from the mug.
Notes
Add a spoonful of peanut butter or Nutella in the center before microwaving for a creamy surprise.
Replace 1 tbsp of milk with coffee for a mocha flavor.
Add cinnamon or chili powder for a spiced twist.
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
