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4.49 from 154 votes
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
 

Molten Lava Mug Cake is smooth, velvety and insanely good. This quite possibly could be my best Chocolate Mug Cake to date.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 493 kcal
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • 1 - 1 ⁄2 teaspoons Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • Toppings (optional): Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
  1. Place the butter and chocolate in a microwaveable mug (roughly 1 cup measurement). Microwave until melted, about 30-45 seconds.
  2. Mix in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt, and stir until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, using an electric hand mixer or whisk, whip the egg and sugar until thick, roughly 3-4 minutes. It takes a little bit of elbow grease by hand.
  4. Pour the egg sugar mixture into your microwaveable mug containing your melted chocolate and butter and mix until smooth. Add in your chocolate chips on top and push them into the cake. This will give you your “lava” center. If you don’t want to cook them off straight away, then place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  5. Microwave for 45-60 seconds. Take care not to overcook as it will dry out your lava cake. (Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)
  6. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Then scoop on your vanilla ice cream and finish with some chocolate shavings.
Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.