Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Mug Cake is made with all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, 1 egg; air fry at 370°F for 15 minutes to serve 2. 340 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl, then add the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- 2
Grease two oven-safe ramekins and pour batter halfway up each one.
- 3
Press one square of dark chocolate into the center of each ramekin, then cover with remaining batter.
- 4
Place ramekins in the air fryer and cook at 370°F for 12–14 minutes until the tops are set but the centers still jiggle slightly.
- 5
Let rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.
Tip: The key to a perfect molten center is pulling the cakes out while the top is set but the middle still has a slight jiggle. Check at 11 minutes your first time and adjust from there.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~26 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌡️Concentrated heat circulation produces even browning and a crispier crust than a full-size oven.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Mug Cake at 370°F for 15 minutes. The key to a perfect molten center is pulling the cakes out while the top is set but the middle still has a slight jiggle. Check at 11 minutes your first time and adjust from there.
You need: 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 4 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 egg, 3 tbsp melted butter, 3 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt, 2 squares (1 oz each) dark chocolate, powdered sugar for dusting. This recipe serves 2 with 340 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Mug Cake takes 15 minutes total at 370°F. Let rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 2 and takes just 15 minutes at 370°F.
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