Microwave Brownie Lava Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth in just minutes with this decadent Microwave Brownie Lava Cake, the ultimate single-serve dessert for chocolate lovers. Perfect for when cravings strike, this quick and easy recipe features pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, while a hidden pocket of melty chocolate takes the richness to the next level. Prepared entirely in a microwave-safe mug or ramekin, this no-fuss brownie lava cake is ready in under 5 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy days or late-night desserts. With its gooey center and irresistibly fudgy texture, it’s a sumptuous treat you can enjoy as-is or elevate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Keywords: microwave brownie lava cake, single-serve dessert, quick chocolate dessert, gooey brownie recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 3 tablespoons Milk (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate chips or chocolate square
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug or ramekin, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Add the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips or press a chocolate square into the center of the batter for a molten core.
Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 45-60 seconds. Microwave times may vary, so start with 45 seconds and check for doneness (the edges should be set, but the center should still be slightly gooey).
Carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot) and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
Enjoy your Microwave Brownie Lava Cake straight from the mug with a spoon, or top with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
