Make this rich, fudgy, chocolate lava mug cake in a microwave in under 5 minutes. This dump-and-go cake recipe is a keeper guys. Do try!
This is my favorite instant mug cake, but in case you want to try more cake recipes, then here are some more of them – Gingerbread Mug Cake, Pumpkin Dump Cake, Bacardi Rum Cake, Strawberry Cake, Chocolate Chip Pound Cake, and Lemon Pound Cake.
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About This Recipe
Some of us have a sweet tooth and the sudden cravings for something sweet and delicious are almost regular. But what do you do, when you do not have something sweet at home? Well, for me this instant dump-and-go microwave chocolate lava mug cake is the savior. It is a cross between a chocolate cake and a souffle, that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Just a few ingredients in the mug, a nice mix, a quick microwave, and there you have, your Microwave Lava Mug Cake ready in minutes.
The best part about his mug cake is that you don’t have to make an entire large cake. Just make individual size portions in under 5 minutes and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some sliced strawberries and you have a gourmet dessert ready.
This microwave cake is,
- Instant
- Easy + Quick
- Yummy
- Gooey
- Rich & Fudgy
- Perfect for sudden cravings
Ingredients
This super simple and instant cake needs just a few ingredients. Here is the list you will need,
Flour – This recipe uses all-purpose flour, which results in a soft spongy cake. You can also go for whole wheat flour, to give it a healthy twist.
In case, you want a gluten-free cake, you can try any gluten-free flour too. The use of whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour can change the taste and texture of the cake and won’t be as soft and spongy as the all-purpose flour one.
Sugar – Use granulated sugar, so that it gets mixed in the batter properly. You can also use powdered jaggery or honey as a substitute.
Cocoa Powder – My recipe uses unsweetened cocoa powder, but in case you are using the sweetened one, decrease the quantity of sugar.
Baking Powder – Baking powder will make the cake rise and make it soft and spongy.
Vanilla Extract – Use a good quality vanilla extract, as this single ingredient adds a lot of flavor to the cake.
Dark Chocolate – To make the center of the cake gooey with a pool of chocolate lava, some chopped dark chocolate is placed in the batter before baking, so that the chocolate oozes out while eating it. Use any dark chocolate to add to your mug cake. You can also go for milk chocolate or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
Others – Apart from the above ingredient, you will need water, milk, egg, and unsalted butter.
You can top the cake with caramel, Nutella, ice cream, chopped fruits, sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc.
How to make Chocolate Lava Mug Cake?
Stir together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon baking powder in a microwave-safe 16 oz mug using a fork.
To check if the mug is 16 oz, fill it with 2 cups of water. It the water fits, the mug is fine. You can also divide the batter in 2 smaller mugs.
Add ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, 3 tablespoon milk, 1 large egg, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the mug and mix everything well.
Place the chopped dark chocolate over the centre of the batter and top gently with water.
Keep the mug in the microwave and cook for 1 minute on high. Check the cake. The edges should be set and the center should be very slightly wet and sticky. If not, cook for another 15 seconds.
Do not overcook the cake. Find the perfect timing according to your microwave. Cook for 1 minute first then adds a few more seconds if required to get that perfect texture.
Remove the mug from the microwave and let it rest for a minute. Don’t serve it right out of the microwave as the center will be too warm and can burn the tongue and also if you keep the cake for a minute, it will thicken the chocolate pool slightly, to perfection. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and some strawberry slices. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any microwave-safe mug or a ceramic mug to make this mug cake. The mug should be 16 oz in size. To check if the correct size, add 2 cups of water to the mug. If the water fits, the mug is fine.
You can also divide the batter into 2 smaller mugs if you wish to.
This recipe can be easily made without the egg. You can either just skip adding it or try adding other ingredients to make the mug cake without eggs. Here are some options,
unsweetened apple sauce
yogurt
flax seeds paste
mashed ripe banana
Use 1 tablespoon of any of the above-mentioned options in place of one egg.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious and gooey microwave lava cake topped with vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream.
You can also add in some seasonal chopped fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, mangoes, etc in this cake. Maybe, top it with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or even Nutella.
You can also sprinkle some confetti, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes on top.
Storage Suggestions
You can cover the leftover mug cake in the cup itself with foil or plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for a day or two. Reheat in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, before serving it again.
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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoon milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup finely chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon water (room temperature)
Instructions
- Stir together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon baking powder in a microwave-safe 16 oz mug using a fork.
- To check if the mug is 16 oz, fill it with 2 cups of water. If the water fits, the mug is fine. You can also divide the batter into 2 smaller mugs.
- Add ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, 3 tablespoon milk, 1 large egg, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the mug and mix everything well.
- Place the chopped dark chocolate over the center of the batter and top gently with water.
- Keep the mug in the microwave and cook for 1 minute on high. Check the cake. The edges should be set and the center should be very slightly wet and sticky. If not, cook for another 15 seconds.
- Do not overcook the cake. Find the perfect timing according to your microwave. Cook for 1 minute first then adds a few more seconds if required to get that perfect texture.
- Remove the mug from the microwave and let it rest for a minute. Don’t serve it right out of the microwave as the center will be too warm and can burn the tongue and also if you keep the cake for a minute, it will thicken the chocolate pool slightly, to perfection. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and some strawberry slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
unsweetened apple sauce,
yogurt,
flax seeds paste,
mashed ripe banana, Use 1 tablespoon of any of the above-mentioned options in place of one egg. Flour – This recipe uses all-purpose flour, which results in a soft spongy cake. You can also go for whole wheat flour, to give it a healthy twist. In case, you want a gluten-free cake, you can try any gluten-free flour too. The use of whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour can change the taste and texture of the cake and won’t be as soft and spongy as the all-purpose flour one. Toppings – You can top the cake with caramel, Nutella, ice cream, chopped fruits, sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!