Description
You need a sweet treat right now, and we have the perfect solution! This easy chocolate mug cake recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and cooks in your microwave in under two minutes. It is the ultimate quick dessert in a mug for late-night cravings.
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 (any kind)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions
- Find a standard, microwave-safe mug (about 10-12 ounces).
- Add the dry ingredients to the mug: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Use a small fork to mix them well until no clumps remain.
- Add the wet ingredients to the mug: milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Stir everything together inside the mug until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
- If you are using them, stir in the chocolate chips now.
- Place the mug in the microwave. Cook on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on your microwave wattage. Start with 60 seconds and add 10-second increments if the top still looks wet.
- Carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave. Let it cool for one minute before eating.
- Enjoy your single-serve cake immediately!
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the milk by 1 teaspoon.
- If you want a protein mug cake, substitute 1 tablespoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of your favorite protein powder.
- This recipe works well as a no oven cake solution for instant gratification.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5