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Quick Chocolate Lava Mug Cake for Two

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A fast and easy chocolate lava mug cake recipe perfect for two people, ready in under 5 minutes with a rich molten center and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp (30 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp (22 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1/4 tsp (1 g) baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternatives like almond milk)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease the inside of two microwave-safe mugs with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, stir together milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, and espresso powder if using.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork or whisk until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared mugs, filling each about halfway.
  6. Press 1 tbsp (15 g) of chocolate chips or chunks into the center of each mug’s batter.
  7. Spoon the remaining batter over the chocolate, covering it completely.
  8. Microwave each mug separately on high power for 45-60 seconds, starting to check at 45 seconds. The cake should be set on the edges but slightly soft and gooey in the center.
  9. Let the mug cakes sit for 1-2 minutes after microwaving before serving.

Notes

Cook mugs separately for even results. Adjust microwave time based on wattage. Use good-quality chocolate for best molten effect. Let cake rest 1-2 minutes after microwaving to thicken lava center. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent toughness.

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