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Molten Chocolate Mug Cake

Name: Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup flour; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Hershey's); 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons (1½oz) melted butter; 3 tablespoons whole milk, at room temperature; 1 smallish egg, at room temperature; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 oz (28 grams) semisweet chocolate, lightly broken up; 1 tablespoon water

Prep: 3 min

Cook: 1 min

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Contains:DairyEggGluten

High FODMAPTriggers: Milk, yogurt or soft cheese, Wheat flour

Fructans · Lactose

Estimated from the ingredient list only. Portion sizes aren't considered, so check the Monash University FODMAP app or your dietitian before relying on this.

Directions

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In a 2-cup capacity microwave-safe mug* (see note), whisk together with a fork, the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well combined. Add in the melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Whisk well to combine, making sure to mix in the flour mixture in the bottom. Place the chocolate pieces in the center of the mug. Do not push down; it will sink as it bakes. Drizzle the tablespoon of water right on top of the batter. Cook in microwave on full power for 1 minute and 20 seconds to 2 minutes (1 minute and 25 seconds is my magic number), or until the cake rises to the top, the edges look set but the center looks ever-so-slightly wet and shiny but not raw, and sticks slightly to the finger when touched. Do NOT overbake to ensure that saucy, molten-y interior. If the center still looks raw then give it another 5 to 10 seconds. The cake will fall after it comes out of the microwave. Let it cool for about 5 minutes so you don't burn your tongue, but the waiting also helps thicken the sauce in the bottom. Share with a loved one or enjoy all by yourself...not gonna judge:))
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NOTES A short mug with a wide mouth works best for this recipe. If not available, a small bowl could be used instead. To know if your mug/or bowl is the right size, pour 2 cups of water in it and this should fill it to the top. If trying to avoid the microwave, this cake could be baked in a 400F/200C oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Diets

Fits as written

Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Halal-friendly
Low-sodium

Works with easy swaps

Vegan (3)

tablespoons → plant-based butter
whole milk → unsweetened plant milk (oat, soy or almond)
smallish egg → flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water each)

Gluten-free (1)

flour → gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

Dairy-free (2)

tablespoons → plant-based butter
whole milk → unsweetened plant milk (oat, soy or almond)

Egg-free (1)

smallish egg → flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water each)

Low FODMAP (2)

flour → gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
whole milk → lactose-free milk

Some other ingredients are only low FODMAP in small portions.

How we decide

Vegetarian:: No meat, poultry, fish, shellfish or gelatin (including stock made from them).
Vegan:: Vegetarian, plus no dairy, eggs or honey.
Pescatarian:: No meat, poultry or gelatin; fish and shellfish are fine.
Gluten-free:: No wheat flour, pasta, bread, soy sauce, barley, rye, couscous, beer or oats (unless certified gluten-free).
Dairy-free:: No milk, butter, cream, yogurt, cheese or other dairy.
Egg-free:: No eggs, egg noodles or mayonnaise.
Nut-free:: No peanuts or tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios and so on).
Low FODMAP:: Rated from the ingredient list; see the Low FODMAP badge on each recipe.
Halal-friendly:: No pork products, alcohol or gelatin. This can't confirm halal sourcing.
Paleo:: No grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar or seed oils.
Mediterranean:: No red or processed meat and no butter, lard, margarine or cream as cooking fats.
Low-carb:: About 20 g net carbs (carbs minus fiber) or less per serving, from the nutrition estimate.
Keto:: About 10 g net carbs or less per serving, with at least 55% of calories from fat.
Atkins:: About 10 g net carbs or less and 5 g sugar or less per serving.
High-protein:: 25 g protein or more per serving.
Low-sodium:: About 600 mg sodium or less per serving.

Based on the ingredient list and nutrition estimate only. Hidden ingredients in packaged foods, and cooking methods, aren't visible to us. Check labels, and for medical diets or allergies ask your doctor or dietitian.