Description
A warm, gooey, and indulgent Eggless Choco Lava Mug Cake crowned with a silky quick frosting, ready in minutes and perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 4 tablespoons
- Cocoa Powder: 2 tablespoons
- Granulated Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Baking Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 small pinch
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1/4 teaspoon
- Dark Chocolate Square: 1 piece
- Powdered Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Cocoa Powder for Frosting: 1 teaspoon
- Milk for Frosting: 1 to 2 teaspoons
- Butter: 1/2 teaspoon, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the mug: Use a clean, microwave-safe mug with at least 300 ml capacity to allow room for rise.
- Mix dry ingredients: Add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt to the mug, then whisk to combine.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, stirring just until a smooth batter forms.
- Create the lava center: Press the dark chocolate square gently into the center of the batter so it is submerged.
- Microwave: Cook on high for 60 seconds, then check. If the top is still wet, continue in 10 to 15 second bursts until set on top but slightly soft in the middle.
- Make the quick frosting: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon milk, and butter until smooth, adding the remaining milk only if needed for a spreadable consistency.
- Finish and serve: Spread the frosting over the warm cake, let it sit 30 seconds to melt slightly, then enjoy straight from the mug.
Notes
- Note: Microwave powers vary, so short bursts help avoid overcooking and a rubbery texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa for deeper flavor, and a good dark chocolate square for a richer lava center.
- Add-ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be folded into the batter for extra texture.
- For a mocha twist, add a teaspoon of cooled espresso to the wet ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: eggless choco lava mug cake, microwave mug cake, chocolate mug cake, single-serve dessert, quick dessert, no egg dessert