FC911's Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Sometimes you just want chocolate cake.  Here's a recipe for a chocolate molten-lava cake that is compatible with virtually any nutrition plan!  Eat it before bed as part of your strategy to enhance your muscular development while you sleep!  Shut up!! 

 See Additional Flavors and Important Tips Below

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 scoops best-quality chocolate whey protein powder

• Water

• Microwave-proof mug

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place protein powder in mug.

2. Whisk in 2 Tbsp water, stirring well until protein is dissolved, and batter is virtually lump-free. If needed, add more water, 1 Tbsp at a time, mixing well before adding more water.  The goal here is to achieve a cake-batter consistency.

3. Microwave 45 seconds on HIGH. End product will be spongy, and slightly undercooked near the bottom of the mug. 

Mangia!

IMPORTANT!

• Be careful not to add too much water!  It will ruin the flavor, and make it hard to cook.

• If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds...CAUTION!  Overcooking the cake will yield a brick, rather than a dense, moist cake.

• This cake should be prepared just before eating.  If made ahead of time, the cake gets tough, and almost impossible to chew.

Add your favorite flavorings to the batter: 

• A few dashes of ground cinnamon

• Chili powder (Seriously! Start with 1/8 tsp)

• ¼ tsp Instant coffee granules (or substitute brewed coffee for the water)

• 1-2 tsp PB2

Add your fat source to the batter: 

• Flax meal

• Almond meal

• Chopped nuts

• Macadamia nut oil, etc

• Peanut/Almond Butter

***Your peanut/almond butter can make an awesome frosting!  Spread it on the baked cake as-is, or mix it with a little of the dry protein powder and some stevia for a chocolate-peanut butter frosting!