Chocolate Mug Cake
A quick and indulgent chocolate mug cake made in the microwave with simple pantry ingredients. Soft, fluffy, and rich in chocolate flavor, it’s the perfect single-serve dessert ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (23 g)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25 g)
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
¼ tsp baking powder (1 g)
Dash of salt (0.5 g)
3 Tbsp milk (any kind) (45 ml)
1 Tbsp canola oil or melted butter (15 ml)
1/8 tsp vanilla extract (0.6 ml)
1 tsp chocolate chips (5 g)
Instructions
- Choose a microwave-safe mug and add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth with no lumps.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, depending on microwave power, until the cake is set but still moist in the center.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying straight from the mug.
Notes
This recipe is egg-free, making it light and fluffy.
Do not overcook or the cake may turn rubbery microwave times vary.
Enjoy fresh, as mug cakes dry out quickly.
Customize with toppings like whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel drizzle.
For a molten surprise, add Nutella or peanut butter to the center before microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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