Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
This is one of Scott's and my favorite date night dessert recipes. It makes a great 2 serving delicious cake very quick in the microwave! We got it from Cleobuttera. I did rearrange the ingredient list so that I didn't have to wait for milk to come to room temperature. :D She has great pictures for doneness as you get used to it.
3 T butter, melted
3 T whole milk (or other milk is fine)
1/4 C all purpose flour
1/4 C granulated sugar
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t baking powder
pinch of salt
1 smallish egg
1/4 t vanilla
1 oz chocolate, lightly broken up (I use Baker's semi-sweet chocolate, but you pick)
1 T water
(Optional: Cool whip or whipped cream, berries, ice cream)
1. Melt butter and then add the milk to the butter. Save for later.
2. In a 2-cup capacity microwave-safe mug (or small bowl-see notes below), whisk together with a fork, the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Whisk well to combine, making sure to mix in the flour mixture in the bottom.
4. Place the chocolate pieces in the center of the mug. Do not push down; it will sink as it bakes.
5. Drizzle 1 T of water on top of the batter.
6. Cook in the microwave on full power for 1 min 15 seconds to 1 min 35 seconds, or until the cake rises to the top, the edges look set but the surface of the center looks slightly wet and shiny, but not raw, and sticks to the finger when touched. Timing will vary according to your microwave, so you'll have to experiment until you find your perfect cooking duration (For my microwave: 1 min 35 secs). Do NOT overbake to ensure that saucy, molten-y interior. If the center still looks raw, then give it another 5 to 10 seconds. The cake will fall after it comes out of the microwave.
7. Let it cool for about 5 minutes (hardest part) so you don't burn your tongue. It will thicken the sauce in the bottom. Top with your desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes from Cleobuttera:
* A short mug with a wide mouth works best for this recipe. If not available, a small bowl could be used instead. To know if your mug/bowl is the right size, pour 2 C water in it and this should fill it to the top.
*It trying to avoid the microwave, this cake could be baked in a 400 F oven for 10-15 minutes.
3 T butter, melted
3 T whole milk (or other milk is fine)
1/4 C all purpose flour
1/4 C granulated sugar
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t baking powder
pinch of salt
1 smallish egg
1/4 t vanilla
1 oz chocolate, lightly broken up (I use Baker's semi-sweet chocolate, but you pick)
1 T water
(Optional: Cool whip or whipped cream, berries, ice cream)
1. Melt butter and then add the milk to the butter. Save for later.
2. In a 2-cup capacity microwave-safe mug (or small bowl-see notes below), whisk together with a fork, the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Whisk well to combine, making sure to mix in the flour mixture in the bottom.
4. Place the chocolate pieces in the center of the mug. Do not push down; it will sink as it bakes.
5. Drizzle 1 T of water on top of the batter.
6. Cook in the microwave on full power for 1 min 15 seconds to 1 min 35 seconds, or until the cake rises to the top, the edges look set but the surface of the center looks slightly wet and shiny, but not raw, and sticks to the finger when touched. Timing will vary according to your microwave, so you'll have to experiment until you find your perfect cooking duration (For my microwave: 1 min 35 secs). Do NOT overbake to ensure that saucy, molten-y interior. If the center still looks raw, then give it another 5 to 10 seconds. The cake will fall after it comes out of the microwave.
7. Let it cool for about 5 minutes (hardest part) so you don't burn your tongue. It will thicken the sauce in the bottom. Top with your desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes from Cleobuttera:
* A short mug with a wide mouth works best for this recipe. If not available, a small bowl could be used instead. To know if your mug/bowl is the right size, pour 2 C water in it and this should fill it to the top.
*It trying to avoid the microwave, this cake could be baked in a 400 F oven for 10-15 minutes.
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