Chocolate Lava Mug Cake (Microwave Recipe!) (2024)

Last Updated on: April 24, 2023

This microwave chocolate lava mug cake is gooey on the inside, rich and fudgy on the outside. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without having to bake a whole cake!

Top it off with some vanilla ice cream on top and you’ve got a sweet, decadent dessert for one. Or two if you’re generous and want to share with a friend.

This microwave chocolate lava mug cake is gooey on the inside, rich and fudgy on the outside. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without having to bake a whole cake!

Top it off with some vanilla ice cream on top and you’ve got a sweet, decadent dessert for one. Or two if you’re generous and want to share with a friend.

Because let’s face it, sometimes you just don’t have time for the oven or spending hours in the kitchen. That’s where this microwave mug cake comes to the rescue!

I often forget that the microwave can do “real” cooking. Not just heating up leftovers and warming up my next cup of tea.

But actual cakes, brownies, cookies, and other treats.

This proven, popular recipe comes from one of my favorite YouTube chefs – Steve Owens.

Check him out for all sorts of different recipes you can make in a mug 🙂

How to Make Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

First, you’ll need a large mug. We’re not skimpy on our portion size here!

From there, it’s a quick mix of ingredients and a spin in the microwave:

1. Put 3 tablespoons of butter in the mug and melt for about 20 seconds.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, and a nice big pinch of salt.
3. Mix well, until it’s smooth and chocolaty.
4. Add 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
5. Stir until it’s smooth and cake batter-like.
6. Place 1oz of your favorite chocolate on top of the batter.
7. Pour 1 tablespoon of water over the top.
8. Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds (timings vary depending on the type of microwave, so start with 1 minute and go from there).
9. Check if the cake is done – the top should still be a little sticky, but fully set.
10. Once it’s ready, dust with powdered sugar and dig in!

You can use a variety of different brands and flavors here – choose your favorite! White, dark, milk, it’s up to you.

I like Dove, Hershey’s, and Cadbury.

As for the water, I know it seems odd, but that’s the secret ingredient…

The key to a great molten lava mug cake is keeping it nice and gooey on the inside, after all. And a tablespoon of water is how you achieve that.

It’s almost too easy. A few simple ingredients and a minute in the microwave make for a rich, fudgy, decadent dessert that you can whip up anytime.

Perfect for those nighttime cravings or sharing with friends.

Topping Options:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• Sliced bananas
• Chocolate sauce on top.

Because honestly, how can you ever have too much chocolate?

Customize this mug cake any way you like.

It’s a little taste of heaven all wrapped up in a mug. Makes me want to snuggle up in a blanket just thinking about it.

Add a cup of coffee on the side, and I’m in heaven.

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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake (Microwave Recipe!)

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

1

minute

See Also

M&M Oatmeal Cookie Bars [Gluten Free] Recipe

This microwave chocolate lava mug cake is gooey on the inside, and rich and fudgy on the outside. Topped with vanilla ice cream, it’s hard to resist.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp melted butter

• 3 Tbsp sugar

• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa

• 3 Tbsp milk

• 1 Egg

• Pinch salt

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 oz your favorite Chocolate (Dove, Hershey’s, Cadbury)

Instructions

• Put 3 tablespoons of butter in a large mug. Melt in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
• Add in 3 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, and a nice big pinch of salt.
• Mix well. Should start to get nice and chocolaty.
• Add in 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Stir until you get a nice, smooth batter.
• Place 1oz of your favorite Chocolate on top of the batter.
• Pour a tablespoon of water over the center (covering the chocolate). This will give your chocolate mug cake that delicious, melted center.
• Pop it into the microwave for about 1 minute and 20 seconds. This can vary depending on the power of your microwave. Start with 60 seconds and check your cake. The top should still be a little sticky, but fully set.
• Top with powdered sugar, whip cream, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, or any other favorite toppings.
• Enjoy!