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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake 3 Ingredients No Eggs

Chocolate Lava Mug Cake 3 Ingredients No Eggs

Do you want to make a gooey, molten chocolate dessert within a few minutes without even using eggs or other complicated ingredients? Then you should try this 3 ingredient chocolate lava mug cake. It is soft from the outside, but when you dig it with a spoon, you will see warm chocolate inside, which looks like lava.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Mug Cake
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup 60g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 3 tbsp milk regular or plant-based like almond/oat/coconut
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Optional (Recommended):

  • A few extra chocolate chips for center
  • Pinch of salt to balance sweetness
  • Powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream for topping

Instructions
 

Step 1: Melt the Chocolate

  • In a microwave-safe mug, add chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave again for 15–20 seconds until fully melted.

Step 2: Add Milk and Flour

  • Add 3 tbsp milk to the melted chocolate and mix well. Then stir in 2 tbsp flour until smooth and lump-free. Batter should be thick but pourable.

Step 3: Add Extra Chocolate (Optional)

  • Press a few chocolate chips into the center of the batter for extra lava effect.

Step 4: Microwave

  • Microwave the mug on high for 50 seconds. Edges should be set, center should look slightly wet.

Step 5: Cool Slightly and Serve

  • Let rest for 1 minute. Enjoy straight from the mug or flip onto a plate. Serve with ice cream, berries, or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

This 3-ingredient Chocolate Lava Mug Cake is quick, easy, and hits every sweet spot. And the good thing is, You don’t need an oven, eggs, or any baking skills. It takes less than 10 minutes. Serve it with ice cream, milk, or berries, and enjoy every bite of your homemade chocolate lava cup cake.
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