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Quick Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

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Make a rich, single-serving chocolate lava cake in your microwave in under five minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 square (about 1/2 oz) dark chocolate, room temperature

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe mug (about 10-12 oz), whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  2. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
  3. Gently push the square of dark chocolate into the center of the batter. Do not stir it in; let it sit in the middle.
  4. Microwave on high power for 60 to 75 seconds. Cooking time varies by microwave wattage. Start with 60 seconds.
  5. The cake is done when the edges look set but the center still looks slightly wet. If it looks completely dry, you have overcooked it.
  6. Let the cake cool in the mug for 1 minute before eating directly from the mug.

Notes

  • For a molten center, do not cook past the point where the top is just set. The center chocolate piece melts during cooking.
  • If your cake is dry, reduce the cooking time by 5-10 seconds next time.
  • Use a room temperature chocolate piece for the best melt.

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