Chocolate Lava Mug Cakes
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Chocolate Lava Mug Cakes

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  9 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 45 g self raising flour
  • • 25 g granulated sweetener
  • • 15 g cocoa powder
  • • 2 medium eggs
  • • 45 g reduced fat spread
  • • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • • 20 g milk chocolate (4 squares)
  • • 12 fresh raspberries

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Place all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl (except the chocolate pieces and raspberries) and mix thoroughly until all of the reduced fat spread has been fully mixed into the cake batter.

2
Phase 2

Pour into 4 microwaveable cups or ramekins and pop one square of chocolate onto the top of each.

3
Phase 3

Place into a microwave, one at a time, and cook on high for 1 minute. The cake should be risen but feel light to the touch - if the top is not cooked, place back in the microwave for 30 seconds.

4
Phase 4

Leave to stand for 1 minutes (or while you cook the other cakes!), top with the raspberries and serve!

5
Phase 5

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

6
Phase 6

Place all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl (except the chocolate pieces and raspberries) and mix thoroughly until all of the reduced fat spread has been fully mixed into the cake batter.

7
Phase 7

Divide the mixture between 4, ovenproof 125ml ramekins and place a chocolate square on top of each.

8
Phase 8

Place the ramekins onto a baking tray and then pop into the oven for 8 minutes until risen and spongy when pressed, but gooey in middle.

9
Phase 9

Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Decorate with a raspberry on top of each.