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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Lava Mug Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

This Chocolate Lava Mug Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream is the ultimate single-serving indulgence. A rich, chocolaty cake with a hidden molten center comes together in seconds, then gets topped with cold, creamy vanilla ice cream for that classic lava cake experience. Perfect for late-night cravings, date nights, or when you need a chocolate fix right now.

 

  • Total Time: 6 minutes (includes rest)
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

For the Mug Cake:

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp milk (any kind)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz dark chocolate square or 2 tbsp chocolate chips

For Serving:

  • 1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • Chocolate sauce (optional)
  • Fresh berries (optional)
  • Mint sprig (optional)

Instructions

  1. Choose mug: Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 10-12 ounces.
  2. Mix dry: In the mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. Add wet: Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir thoroughly until batter is smooth, scraping bottom and sides.
  4. Create lava: Push chocolate square or chips into the center of the batter, ensuring it’s fully submerged.
  5. Microwave: Cook on high for 60-90 seconds (adjust for wattage). Top should look set but slightly moist.
  6. Rest: Let the mug cake rest for 60 full seconds—this is critical for perfect lava texture.
  7. Serve: Top immediately with 1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream. Add chocolate sauce, berries, or mint if desired. Enjoy the molten lava flow!

Notes

  • Microwave wattage varies: For 1000-watt microwaves, 60 seconds is perfect. For lower wattage (700-800W), try 75-90 seconds. For higher (1200W+), start with 50 seconds.
  • Don’t skip the rest: The 60-second rest allows residual heat to finish cooking while keeping the center molten.
  • Quality matters: Use a good dark chocolate bar (not chips) for the smoothest lava flow.
  • No eggs means safe gooey center: The recipe contains no eggs, so a slightly undercooked center is perfectly safe.

Find it online: https://juicymeatrecipes.com/chocolate-lava-mug-cake-with-vanilla-ice-cream/