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The Ultimate Molten Double Chocolate Mug Cake: A Rich and Gooey Five-Minute Masterpiece

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This Molten Double Chocolate Mug Cake is the ultimate 3-minute dessert. Featuring a rich, lava-like center and a tender crumb, it uses sour cream and egg yolk to ensure a perfect fudgy texture every time.

Ingredients

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3 Tbsp vegetable oil

1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)

1 large egg yolk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 Tbsp sour cream

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt

3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

2 Tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder

3 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips

Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Stir together oil and sugar in a 12- to 14-ounce ceramic mug using a fork.

2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla, then stir in the sour cream.

3. Add the baking powder, salt, flour, and cocoa powder; stir until smooth.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes (1 minute 30 seconds is usually ideal) until the top is set but glossy.

6. Let cool for 60 seconds (it will collapse slightly) and serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

Use a 12-14 oz mug to prevent overflow.

Do not use the whole egg; the yolk alone prevents a rubbery texture.

Dutch-processed cocoa provides the richest flavor profile.

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