Chocolate Mug Cake
This rich, fudgy mug cake is the perfect single-serving dessert, ready in just 5 minutes! It’s soft, gooey, and made with simple pantry ingredients—perfect for when those chocolate cravings strike.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Add wet ingredients
- Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Fold in chocolate chips for an extra melty center.
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Microwave
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, depending on your microwave’s power. The cake should rise and look set but still be soft in the middle. (Don’t overcook, or it’ll turn dry.)
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Cool & enjoy
- Let the cake cool for 1–2 minutes before digging in—it’ll be hot!
- Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or Nutella in the middle for a molten center.
- Replace sugar with erythritol or monk fruit sweetener for a low-carb version.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/chocolate-mug-cake/