Microwave Chocolate Lava Cake Bowl Recipe for 2
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Microwave Chocolate Lava Cake Bowl Recipe for 2
Description
The recipe mixes butter, egg, milk, and vanilla with flour, sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt to form a cocoa batter. Bits of chopped bittersweet chocolate are sprinkled on top and drizzled with hot water but not stirred in, allowing the surface to melt into the batter during microwaving. The cake cooks in a microwave-safe bowl on high for about 1 minute 30 seconds, with additional short intervals if needed, until the cake is mostly set but retains a moist center.
Once done, the cake is rested briefly before serving with vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries that complement the dense chocolate and enhance its texture contrasts. The warm cake with a molten center is a quick dessert that delivers rich chocolate satisfaction without lengthy baking.
This recipe notes that chocolate chips may retain some shape instead of fully melting and suggests optionally pairing with homemade microwave caramel or chocolate sauce for added richness. Cooking times may vary based on microwave wattage, so watching doneness carefully helps achieve the ideal molten center.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter 1½ oz/42 g
- 1 egg at room temperature, large
- 3 tablespoons milk whole
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (1¼ oz/35 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate finely chopped, 2 oz/57 g
- 2 tablespoons water hot
Notes
- Chocolate chips may retain shape and not fully melt, affecting texture.
- For added flavor, serve with homemade microwave caramel or chocolate sauce.
- Adjust microwaving time in 10-second increments to avoid overcooking and preserve gooey center.
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