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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

Decadent Chocolate Lava Mug Cake Ready in Under 6 Minutes

Indulge in a rich Chocolate Lava Mug Cake, ready in under 6 minutes!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder high-quality cocoa recommended
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder baking soda is an alternative
  • a pinch salt
For the Moisture
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter or coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons milk any plant-based milk is fine
For the Molten Center
  • 1 chocolate square or chips recommend high-cocoa content dark chocolate

Equipment

  • microwave-safe mug

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
  1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Pour in the vegetable oil and milk into the dry mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
  3. Fold in a chocolate square or chips into the batter to create the molten center.
  4. Microwave the mug for 1 minute, keeping an eye on it as it cooks.
  5. Let the mug cake cool for about 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Experiment with different add-ins like nuts or flavored extracts for your own version of this mug cake.

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