HOW to make CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE in a MUG

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (about 40 g, melted)
• 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 pinch Salt
• 3 tablespoons Full‑Cream Milk
• 1 piece Large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 ounce Milk Chocolate (Cadbury’s milk chocolate, cut into a square)
• 1 tablespoon Water
• to taste sprinkle Icing Sugar (For dusting after cooking)

Instructions

1. Melt Butter

   Place 3 Tbsp (≈40 g) butter in the mug and microwave for about 20 seconds until softened but not fully liquid.

   Time: PT20S

2. Add Dry Ingredients

   Stir in 3 Tbsp sugar, 4 Tbsp all‑purpose flour, 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.

   Time: PT1M

3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients

   Add 3 Tbsp full‑cream milk, 1 large egg, and ½ tsp baking powder. Whisk until you have a thick, smooth batter.

   Time: PT1M

4. Place Chocolate Center

   Press the 1 oz piece of milk chocolate into the centre of the batter, ensuring it is mostly covered.

   Time: PT30S

5. Add Water

   Pour 1 Tbsp water over the chocolate piece. This will create steam that keeps the centre molten.

   Time: PT15S

6. Microwave Cook

   Microwave on high (≈1000 W) for 1 minute 20 seconds. The edges should be set while the centre remains slightly soft.

   Time: PT1M20S

7. Finish and Serve

   Dust the top with a light sprinkle of icing sugar. Let stand 1 minute, then enjoy straight from the mug or invert onto a plate.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g