The molten chocolate “lava” is a scrumptious surprise in the center of this moist, velvety devil’s food cake—cue rumbling tummy and salivating taste buds. Go ahead and grab your fork. You can dig in to this single-serve dessert for only 150 calories.

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Chocolate Lava Cake

The molten chocolate “lava” is a scrumptious surprise in the center of this moist, velvety devil’s food cake—cue rumbling tummy and salivating taste buds.
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1½ tablespoons natural applesauce
  • 1½ tablespoons nonfat, skim milk
  • 1 large egg white
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon “light” chocolate pudding cup

Instructions
 

  • Liberally spray a microwave-safe mug with oil spray.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, cacao powder, baking powder and salt. Add in applesauce, milk, egg white, and vanilla. Combine well and pour into a mug or ramekin, and drizzle water on top of batter.
  • Cook in microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds, or until cake rises to the top, edges look set and center looks slightly wet and shiny, but not raw. It should stick slightly to your finger.
  • Remove from microwave and carefully pipe in light chocolate pudding into the center. Place back in the microwave for 10 seconds. Cool for 5 minutes so you don’t burn your tongue. Dig in!

Notes

Nutrition analysis courtesy of Genesis® R&D
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gTotal Fat: 1.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 16g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 13g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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