Description
A quick and easy chocolate lava cake made in the microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the cake is set but still moist in the center. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra gooey center, add a small square of chocolate in the middle of the batter before microwaving.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mug cake, chocolate cake, lava cake, microwave cake, quick dessert, easy dessert, single serving