Chocolate Lava Mug Cake: Instant Decadence in Your Microwave

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

Instant gratification meets chocolate heaven in this ridiculously easy recipe. No complicated techniques, no massive cleanup, just pure chocolatey bliss in under 5 minutes.

What Makes This Recipe Magic

5-minute dessert from start to finish
Single-serving perfection
No fancy equipment required
Customizable with endless flavor variations
Microwave-friendly for instant satisfaction

Ingredients: Your Chocolate Escape Kit

Pantry Staples You’ll Need:

All-purpose flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Granulated sugar
Baking powder
Milk (any type works!)
Butter or oil
Egg
Vanilla extract
Chocolate chips or chunks

Pro Tips for Mug Cake Mastery

The Perfect Mug Matters

Choose a 12-16 oz microwave-safe mug
Avoid tiny mugs that might overflow
Wide mugs help with even cooking

Mixing Magic

Whisk dry ingredients first
Add wet ingredients gradually
Mix until just combined
No aggressive stirring required!

Step-by-Step Chocolate Bliss

Dry Ingredient Dance
- Combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder
- Whisk until perfectly blended
Wet Ingredient Wave
- Add melted butter, milk, egg
- Stir until smooth batter forms
Lava Center Secret
- Drop chocolate chips or chunk in center
- Optional: Add water for extra gooeyness
Microwave Miracle
- Cook 1-2 minutes
- Watch carefully to avoid overcooking
- Edges should be firm, center slightly glossy
Serve & Indulge
- Let rest 1-3 minutes
- Top with ice cream or whipped cream