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5-Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cake

Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

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You don’t need to be a skilled baker to whip up these 5-Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cakes! Just combine all the ingredients in a mug (without fully combining the coffee!), hit 2 minutes on the microwave, and you’ll have delicious molten chocolate cakes. Dig into these 5-Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cakes for rich, melted chocolate in every bite, and top with ice cream for some added sweetness!

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
  • 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chunks, very roughly chopped

Directions

Step 1 -Melt the coconut oil in a 10-12 ounce microwave-safe mug.

Step 2 -Whisk in the egg, milk, vanilla, and honey until combined.

Step 3 -Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, stirring until just combined.

Step 4 -Spoon the coffee into the center of the batter and gently swirl it in. Do not fully incorporate the coffee.

Step 5 -Place the chocolate chunks in the center of the batter.

Step 6 -Microwave on full power for 1 minute 45 second-2 minutes.

Step 7 -Dig your spoon deep into the cake to spoon up the melted chocolate with every bite.

Step 8 -Serve.

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