-Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake
-Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the chocolate hazelnut spread into a microwave-safe bowl. Ensure the bowl is large enough to prevent overflow during cooking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Crack the egg directly into the bowl with the chocolate hazelnut spread.
- 3
Using a whisk, thoroughly combine the egg and chocolate hazelnut spread until well integrated and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, whisking continuously, until a smooth, thick, and uniform chocolate cake batter is formed. The batter should be thick but pourable.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place the bowl containing the batter into the microwave. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey and molten, similar to a lava cake. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully remove the warm, bubbly chocolate cake from the microwave. Be cautious as the bowl will be hot. Let it cool for 30 seconds before serving.
- 7
Serve the chocolate cake warm, either on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, allowing it to melt deliciously into the warm cake.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
-Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the chocolate hazelnut spread into a microwave-safe bowl. Ensure the bowl is large enough to prevent overflow during cooking.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Crack the egg directly into the bowl with the chocolate hazelnut spread.
- 3
Using a whisk, thoroughly combine the egg and chocolate hazelnut spread until well integrated and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, whisking continuously, until a smooth, thick, and uniform chocolate cake batter is formed. The batter should be thick but pourable.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place the bowl containing the batter into the microwave. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey and molten, similar to a lava cake. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully remove the warm, bubbly chocolate cake from the microwave. Be cautious as the bowl will be hot. Let it cool for 30 seconds before serving.
- 7
Serve the chocolate cake warm, either on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, allowing it to melt deliciously into the warm cake.