Quick & Easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe | Delicious Dessert in Minutes

Name: Quick & Easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe | Delicious Dessert in Minutes
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (spooned and leveled); 4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar; 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder; Pinch Salt; 3 tablespoons Milk (any type of milk); 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (or melted butter); 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 tablespoon Chocolate Chips (optional)

Craving something sweet but short on time? This quick and easy chocolate mug cake recipe is your perfect solution! Made in a single mug and ready in just minutes, it's the ultimate dessert for one. Enjoy a rich, warm, and fudgy chocolate cake with minimal effort and cleanup.

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Delicious Chocolate Mug Cake Ready to Eat

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

Protein

60g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Batter with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour
(spooned and leveled)
4 tablespoons
Granulated Sugar
4 tablespoons

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons
Baking Powder
1 teaspoon
Salt
Pinch
Milk
(any type of milk)
3 tablespoons
Vegetable Oil
(or melted butter)
3 tablespoons

Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon
Chocolate Chips
(optional)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly Microwaved Mug Cake

Instructions

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Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a microwave-safe mug. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
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Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a microwave-safe mug. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
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Ensure all dry ingredients are mixed well to avoid lumps in the final cake.
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Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the mug with the dry ingredients.
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Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the mug with the dry ingredients.
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Use room temperature milk for a smoother batter consistency.

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Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps. Scrape down the sides of the mug to ensure everything is incorporated.
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Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps. Scrape down the sides of the mug to ensure everything is incorporated.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake, so mix just until combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
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Chocolate chips add extra pockets of melted chocolate goodness.
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Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake is set but still slightly moist in the center. Cooking time may vary by microwave.
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Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake is set but still slightly moist in the center. Cooking time may vary by microwave.
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Do not overcook, or the cake will become dry. It's better to slightly undercook for a fudgier texture.

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Let it cool slightly for a minute or two before enjoying. Top with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
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Let it cool slightly for a minute or two before enjoying. Top with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
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The cake will be very hot right out of the microwave. Be careful!