Classic Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Microwave)
Make this rich, fudgy chocolate mug cake in your microwave in under five minutes. It is the perfect single-serve dessert for late-night cravings.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 1 min 30 sec
- Total Time: 3 min 30 sec
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Find a standard, microwave-safe mug (about 10-12 ounces).
- Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly into the mug. Use a small fork to mix these dry ingredients well.
- Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix everything together in the mug until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, if you are using them.
- Place the mug in the microwave. Cook on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. Start checking at 60 seconds. The cake is done when the top looks set but the center is still slightly soft.
- Let the mug cake cool for one minute before eating directly from the mug.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the cooking time by 10 seconds.
- If you want a richer flavor, substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter.
- Top your warm mug cake with a scoop of ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg