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Molten Lava Protein Mug Cake

By Rachael | Updated on August 7, 2020

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This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. All opinions are 100% my own.

A chocolate-y, dense cake, filled with ooey, gooey runny, chocolate, cooked in a mug in the microwave, in less than 5 minutes! These Molten Lava Protein Mug Cakes are the perfect dessert for two. The added protein makes it fun and better for you!

Molten Lava Mug Cake HERO

Ok, so this is not photographed in a mug, but watch this video, you will see that I cooked it right in a mug in the microwave. How awesome is that? I just dumped it out onto a plate so I could top it and trick my love into thinking I slaved over a hot oven to make a yummy dessert.Yep…that is how I roll!

Anyway, so easy right?

Mug cakes are the greatest because they are single serve (or two serving as is the case for this one) desserts that are awesome for when you have a sweet tooth. This particular cake is even better because it has added protein. Collagen protein, which is great for nails, hair, skin, and joints! As well as several other benefits. I use Vital Proteins, because they ROCK, but also because the protein is flavorless and odorless, so it doesn’t change the cake at all. And this cake! Awesome. Totally not your normal rubbery mug cake.

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And check out that molten? Yum! Basically it is melted chocolate, so pick your favorite chocolate. I have tried it with several different varieties, and let’s face it, they are all pretty good. I believe in good chocolate. But this is one of those amazing, late night, I need a treat cakes. But the beauty is, it is also great for holidays, like Valentine’s Day! It is super easy to make,

Did I mention the protein? That means it is good for you! So feel free not to share. Hahhaha I figure if you can have your cake, and eat it too, then that is a big win all around.

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Lots of mug cakes were consumed in the making of this post. I started with a recipe from Cleobuttera, which is awesome, I have used it before, and trust me, it is the best!!!  I added the protein, adjusted things a bit here and there to try and get the right consistency. Then basically went back to the beginning, and stirred in the perfect protein! I went with the cold water soluble version, collagen peptides! You can learn about the difference in this video.

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Anyway, enough of my rambling, make this for Valentine’s Day! Or any day. Or every day. It is yummy, and just right when I want a bit of cake!

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Let’s get to the recipe:

Molten Lava Protein Mug Cake

A molten lava cake you can make in the microwave, that is packed with protein and can be made in 5 mins. Recipe very slightly adapted from Cleobuttera
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: molten lava cake, mug cake, protein
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collage Peptides
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbs cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 egg room temp
  • 3 Tbs melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbs Whole Milk
  • 1 ounce chocolate
  • 1 Tbs water

Instructions

  • Find a large mug.
  • Mix dry ingredients together in it. (Flour, sugar, salt, protein, salt)
  • Add egg, melted butter, vanilla, and milk, and mix together, scrape the edges to make sure it is well incorporated.
  • Put chocolate on top, don't push it in, it will sink
  • Add a TBS of water
  • Microwave for 1 min 20 second- 2 minutes, until top is springy to the touch, but still slightly wet.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Every microwave is different, start by cooking it for 1 min 20 seconds, test the top (shouldn't have much water) and add more time in 10-15 second increments until done.
If you don't want to eat it in the mug, spray the mug with no-stick spray, and mix everything in a bowl instead of in the mug. Then after cooking, tip over onto a plate.
Garnish with whipped cream and berries!

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.3mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Protein packed molten lava cake you can make in a mug in the microwave

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  1. Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    This looks delicious - I'd sink my teeth into that!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 10, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you! I ate a few myself. Hahaha
      Reply
  2. Scott says

    March 1, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I know better than to look at stuff like this on an empty stomach. Now my mouth is watering!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 4, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Hahahah thank you!
      Reply
  3. Heather Johnson says

    March 1, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    I am all about chocolate! And I especially loe chocolate with a healthy extra kick.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 4, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Oh me too! Chocolate anything, add the protein so I can pretend it is healthy!
      Reply
  4. Tami @ This Mom's Delight says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Now this is how you get the extra protein in! It looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 4, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks, I totally agree!
      Reply
  5. Jenn Peters says

    March 3, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    This looks delicious. I love molten lava cakes and the fact that it has more protein in it means I can have one a day, right? ;)
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 4, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      My thoughts exactly! Hahahahahah
      Reply

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