5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
A quick and comforting chocolate mug cake ready in just five minutes, perfect for late-night cravings or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps hiding in the corners.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Using a spoon, mix until everything is smooth and well blended. If you’re feeling adventurous, add in your chocolate chips or sprinkles at this stage and give it another gentle stir.
- Microwave to perfection: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes. Keep an eye on it; the cake will rise beautifully as it cooks. You’ll know it’s ready when it has set in the center—no more gooey batter!
- Let it cool & enjoy: Once your mug cake is done, let it cool for a minute. This is the hardest part—you’ll want to dive in immediately! But trust me, patience is a virtue when it comes to enjoying warm desserts.
Notes
Ensure your mug is large enough (about a 12-ounce mug is ideal) to prevent overflow. If it becomes dry, top it with ice cream or syrup to moisten it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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