60-Second Chocolate Lava Cake
Molten chocolate cake baked in a mug in the microwave—fluffy cake with a gooey center. Topped with whipped cream for maximum indulgence.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small bowl until combined.
Step 2
Whisk in the egg and 1 tbsp water until smooth batter forms.
Step 3
Divide batter between two microwave-safe mugs, filling each halfway.
Step 4
Push half the chopped chocolate into the center of each mug's batter.
Step 5
Microwave each mug 60–90 seconds on high until cake rises and edges set but center jiggles slightly.
Step 6
Top each cake with whipped cream and serve immediately while chocolate is still molten.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- two microwave-safe mugs (8 oz or larger)
- spoon
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