Dessert for 1
Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
This single-serving chocolate cake cooks in a mug with a melted chocolate center and a soft, firm-edged crumb.
Typical price
$2.94for 4 servings
$0.73 per serving$2.94 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 5 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $0.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp each: light brown sugar & granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Stir the flour, cocoa, both sugars, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug.
- Mix in the egg, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Press the chocolate chips or chunks into the center of the batter.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then cook in 15-second bursts until the edges are firm and the egg is cooked.
- Rest the mug cake for 1 minute before eating.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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