Decadent Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tbsp cocoa powder

3 tbsp sugar

¼ tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

3 tbsp milk

2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)

1 tbsp chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

1 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)

1 tbsp Nutella or chocolate spread (for lava center)

For garnish (optional):

Extra chocolate chips

Chopped walnuts

Caramel drizzle

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a large, microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk and oil until smooth.

Add chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

Create lava center: Drop 1 tbsp Nutella or chocolate spread in the center and push it slightly down.

Microwave: Cook for 1–1½ minutes (depending on your microwave). The top should look set but still soft in the middle.

Top it off: Sprinkle more chocolate chips and walnuts on top. Drizzle with caramel if desired.

Result: A warm, gooey, lava-style chocolate cake ready in just minutes — perfect for autumn nights with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.