Craving something rich and chocolatey without waiting for the oven? This easy Microwave Cottage Cheese Lava Cake is a delicious single-serve dessert that comes together in minutes. Made with Daisy Cottage Cheese, this quick chocolate cake has a soft, tender texture and an irresistibly gooey center.

Blending Daisy Cottage Cheese into the batter creates a smooth, creamy texture while adding protein to this indulgent treat. Once microwaved, the cake is warm and delicious with a molten chocolate center that makes every bite feel extra special.

Perfect for a quick dessert, afternoon treat, or late-night chocolate craving, this Microwave Cottage Cheese Lava Cake is simple, satisfying, and ready in just minutes. Add your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or a big scoop of ice cream for an easy dessert you’ll want to make again and again.

• Daisy Cottage Cheese (½ cup, blended): Creates the smooth and creamy batter and adds a big burst of protein.
• Cocoa Powder (3 tablespoons): Adds a concentrated, rich chocolate taste without adding extra liquid.
• All-Purpose Flour (1 tablespoon): Adds a touch of structure to the lava cake.
• Powdered Sugar (2-4 tablespoons): The sweet component in the lava cake. Feel free to adjust to add more or less depending on preference.
• Egg, (1, beaten): Provides structure and lifts the batter. It’s the main ingredient that creates signature gooey center.
• Chocolate Chips (2 tablespoons): Aids in the gooey center and adds another burst of chocolate flavor.

• Any kind of chocolate chips will work well, including dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips.
• Hide extra chocolate in the middle of the batter. Poke extra chocolate chips into the center for an extra gooey center. Or, add a big dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread.
• Add a big dollop of peanut butter in the middle for a chocolate peanut butter option.
• Don’t overcook or the lava cake will get rubbery. Stop the microwave when the cake doubles in size and the middle is still wet and jiggly.
• If you have a high-powered microwave, try microwaving on 50-70% power to guarantee a gooey center.
• Let rest for a minute or 2 before enjoying.
• Add your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or a big scoop of ice cream.

1. Mix all ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds and then rest for one minute.
2. Enjoy with your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, or fruit.