Classic Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe: Dessert in Under 5 Minutes
You need a quick, single-serving dessert? This classic chocolate mug cake is rich, gooey, and ready in the microwave in just minutes. It is the perfect one mug wonder for late-night cravings.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 1 min 30 sec
- Total Time: 3 min 30 sec
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
Instructions
- In a standard 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Use a small fork to mix everything thoroughly until you have a smooth batter. Scrape down the sides of the mug.
- 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. Cooking time varies based on microwave wattage; start checking at 60 seconds.
- The cake is done when the top looks set but is still slightly moist. Do not overcook, or it will become dry.
- Let the mug cake cool for one minute before eating directly from the mug.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the milk by 1/2 teaspoon.
- You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Top your warm mug cake with a scoop of ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- This recipe is a great base for a quick sweet treat; try adding a teaspoon of instant coffee for a mocha flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 5