Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
A gooey chocolate fondant that cooks right in a mug, in the microwave, in about five minutes. With a molten centre, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a warm sauce poured on top, it is the fuss-free dessert that wins everyone over.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp chocolate drink powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- For the sauce:
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 level tbsp butter
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
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Directions
- 1
In a large microwave-safe mug (about 300 ml), whisk together the flour, sugar and chocolate powder.
- 2
Add the egg and beat well with a fork, then stir in the milk and oil until the batter is smooth.
- 3
Microwave on full power for 3 minutes. Tip: as soon as the batter starts to rise, pause the microwave, let it settle, then start it again. Repeat until it stops sinking back: the cake is done.
- 4
Make the sauce: combine the sugar, cocoa, milk and butter, then microwave on full power for 30 to 40 seconds.
- 5
Poke a well in the centre of the cooked cake, scoop out a little crumb and pour in half of the warm sauce.
- 6
Drop the scoop of vanilla ice cream into the well, spoon the rest of the sauce over it and add sprinkles or candies if you like.
- 7
Serve right away, while the centre is still molten.
💡 Chef's Tip
Use a tall mug so the batter can rise without overflowing. Microwaves vary a lot: adjust the time in 30-second bursts and stop as soon as the centre is just set, or the cake turns dry. The sauce thickens quickly, so assemble and serve straight away.
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