Decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A quick and easy microwave mug cake with a rich chocolate base and a gooey salted caramel lava center, perfect for satisfying late-night sweet cravings in under 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 30 g)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar (granulated or fine)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk (whole milk preferred, or any dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter for extra richness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to blend, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add 3 tablespoons of milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mug. Stir gently until you get a smooth batter with no dry patches.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce into the middle of the batter in the mug. Using the back of a spoon, gently push the caramel down slightly but do not mix it in.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over the top of the batter.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 70 seconds. Start with 60 seconds and add 5-second bursts if needed. The edges should be set but the center slightly jiggly.
- Let the mug cake cool for 1-2 minutes to allow the lava center to thicken slightly but remain gooey.
- Enjoy immediately by cutting into the cake to reveal the molten salted caramel lava center.
Notes
Use a mug with straight sides for even cooking and place the mug on a microwave-safe plate to catch any overflow. Adjust microwave time in 5-second increments to avoid overcooking. Let the cake rest before eating to avoid burning your tongue. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as noted in the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake (about 1
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 30
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 5
Keywords: salted caramel, chocolate lava cake, mug cake, quick dessert, microwave dessert, easy dessert, single serving dessert