A Chocolate Mug Cake is the ultimate quick-fix dessert. It’s rich, fudgy, and comes together in just a few minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for when you’re craving chocolate cake but don’t want to bake a full-sized version. This single-serving treat is cooked in the microwave, giving you instant comfort in under 5 minutes. Whether you enjoy it plain, topped with ice cream, or drizzled with chocolate sauce, this mug cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 mug cake
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips for extra gooeyness.
- Microwave on HIGH for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s power.
- Let cool for 1–2 minutes before eating (the cake will be very hot).
- Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce if you like.
Tips & Variations
- For a Nutella mug cake, add 1 tbsp of Nutella into the center before microwaving.
- Use almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Don’t overcook! The cake continues cooking for a few seconds after the microwave stops.
- Add a pinch of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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