Chocolate Lava Mug Cakes
These individual microwave mug cakes deliver a gooey molten chocolate center in under 5 minutes and give children an instant sense of accomplishment when the warm chocolate lava pours out at the table. The entire recipe is measured and mixed directly in the mug making cleanup wonderfully minimal.
Rich chocolate mug cakes with a gooey molten center ready in 5 minutes with almost zero cleanup required.
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Ingredients
Batter
Instructions
Mix the Dry Ingredients
Add the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder directly into a large microwave-safe mug and stir together with a fork until evenly combined. Make sure the mug holds at least 12 ounces so the batter has room to rise without overflowing.
Add the Wet Ingredients
Crack the egg directly into the mug with the dry ingredients and add the milk and oil. Stir vigorously with the fork until the batter is smooth and no dry pockets of flour or cocoa remain at the bottom of the mug.
Microwave to Perfection
Place the mug in the center of the microwave and cook on high for 60 to 90 seconds. The cake is done when the edges are set but the very center still looks slightly moist and glossy which is what creates the lava effect.
Let Cool and Enjoy
Let the mug cake cool for 1 full minute before eating as the mug and cake will be very hot. Serve directly in the mug or carefully turn it out onto a plate and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
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