Description
Craving chocolate? This 5-minute chocolate mug cake is your instant dessert solution. It’s rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make right in your mug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In your mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir until just combined and no dry lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake is cooked through but still moist. Cooking time will vary depending on your microwave’s wattage.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying your delicious mug cake directly from the mug.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Add a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top for an extra treat.
- Adjust microwave time based on your microwave’s power to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: Approximately 350-450 (varies with ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-4g
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 5-10mg