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Author:
Tracy Nawara
Molten chocolate lava cake is a beloved dessert of many. It is often enjoyed in fancy restaurants or shared on intimate dates. Molten lava cake is also best enjoyed at home in your pajamas!
A high-protein diet is known to have positive effects on the body. It allows for faster metabolism and more substantial weight loss. High protein diets also keep you fuller for longer, cutting down on snacking during the day.
This high-protein molten lava cake is a mug cake, so the whole recipe is done in under 2 minutes in the microwave. The protein comes from the addition of chocolate protein powder, which is also a great item to have in the pantry for smoothies and baking. Adding one scoop of protein powder gives up to 50 grams of additional protein into the recipe!
This mug cake recipe couldn’t be simpler. You begin by mixing all the dry ingredients in the mug, followed by the wet ingredients. Once the chocolate lava batter is made, whole chocolate is placed on top of the batter. When the batter cooks, the chocolate sinks into the cake and creates the molten center. Such an indulgent and chocolatey dessert!
In addition to chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder is added to this chocolate cake. That means there are three different elements of chocolate in one mug cake! It’s recommended to use high-quality chocolate for the melting center, it will make a difference. This recipe is perfect for the chocoholic in your life.
A single-serve dessert is the best way to eat molten lava cake. It is really easy to mindlessly eat too much cake, but the single portion allows for just the right amount. You will feel satisfied after eating this mug cake, however, you will not need a nap. It is the perfect end to any meal or any evening.
This molten mug cake is made for 2 servings, so it is a great homemade date-night dessert. If you just made a beautiful dinner for your date and are stuck on what to have for dessert, this molten lava cake is the answer. It is a romantic dessert to share with a partner to end a lovely date.
If you like additional nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds, feel free to add them! This mug cake recipe is flexible, so feel free to omit the vanilla or swap it with almond or peppermint extract. If you like the flavor of molasses and brown sugar, use brown sugar instead of granulated. Any changes are welcome to this recipe, just do not omit the most essential ingredient; the chocolate.
This recipe makes enough for 2 to share, so share this dessert with a loved one. You can top with whipped cream or berries to cut through the richness of the cake. Otherwise, this mug cake is amazing as-is.
In your largest coffee mug, add the protein powder, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix with a fork.
Add the egg, melted butter, vanilla, and milk to the dry mix. Mix until just combined but do not overmix, as it will alter the texture of the cake. Scrape the edges of the mug to make sure the batter is well incorporated.
Place the chocolate at the top of the batter. Do not push it in, it will fall as the cake cooks in the microwave. Top that with 1 tbsp of water.
Microwave for 1-2 minutes, until the cake is springy and cooked all the way through. The top will still be slightly wet, but the cake is cooked through.
Serve immediately with optional whipped cream or berries.
