Description
Whipping up chocolate mug cake takes just minutes in your microwave, delivering pure chocolate comfort straight to your mug. Grab your favorite mug, mix a few simple ingredients, and savor a warm, gooey chocolate treat that satisfies your sweet craving instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Select a roomy 12-ounce microwave-safe mug and lightly coat the interior with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine 4 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 2-3 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt directly inside the mug. Thoroughly blend these dry ingredients using a fork.
- Pour 3 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Whisk until the batter becomes completely smooth with no remaining flour streaks.
- Gently fold 1 tablespoon chocolate chips into the batter or sprinkle them across the top of the mixture for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 60-90 seconds. Your cooking time will depend on your specific microwave’s wattage.
- Check the cake’s doneness after 60 seconds. If the center looks slightly wet, microwave in 10-second increments until the cake is just set but not overcooked.
- Allow the cake to rest for 1-2 minutes, which helps it firm up and prevents burning your mouth. Serve warm directly from the mug or transfer to a small bowl.
Notes
- Choose a large microwave-safe mug to prevent overflow and allow proper rising during cooking.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly with a fork to ensure no dry flour pockets remain in the batter.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend and verify baking powder is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg