Chocolate Lava Mug Cake.

Chocolate Lava Mug Cakes are individual-sized chocolate cakes baked directly in mugs or cups. They come out moist, airy, and slightly fudgy with a warm chocolate drizzle that melts into every bite. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• Extra chocolate sauce for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease oven-safe mugs or cups lightly with butter or oil.
3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Fill each mug halfway to two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the tops rise and crack slightly.
8. Remove carefully and drizzle warm chocolate sauce over the top.
9. Serve warm for the best gooey texture.

Tips

• Add a square of chocolate in the center before baking for extra lava filling.
• Do not overbake or the cakes may become dry.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a bakery-style dessert.

Q/A

Q1: Can I make these in the microwave?

Yes, microwave each mug for about 1½–2 minutes depending on your microwave power.

Q2: Can I use dark chocolate?

Absolutely. Dark chocolate gives a richer and deeper flavor.

Q3: How do I store leftovers?

Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly before serving.

Q4: Can I make them eggless?

Yes, replace eggs with yogurt, mashed banana, or applesauce.

Q5: Why did my mug cake sink?

This usually happens if the batter is overmixed or underbaked.