Description
This quick and easy Chocolate Mug Cake is a perfect single-serving dessert made effortlessly in the microwave. With simple pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, this recipe delivers a moist, rich chocolate cake in just minutes—ideal for a last-minute sweet craving without any baking hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (23 g)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25 g)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder (1 g)
- Dash of salt (0.5 g)
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk (any kind) (45 ml)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or melted butter (15 ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract (0.6 ml)
Add-ins
- 1 tsp chocolate chips or your favorite baking chips (5 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mug: Lightly spray the bottom of a microwave-safe mug or coffee cup with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Then add the dry ingredients—flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt—and stir them together until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and you scrape the bottom of the mug to incorporate all the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips or sprinkle them on top of the batter.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 70 to 90 seconds. The cake is done when it is just set but still slightly shiny on top. Avoid overcooking to keep it moist. Let the mug cake rest in the microwave for 1 minute before enjoying to allow it to finish setting.
Notes
- Microwave wattages vary, so adjust the cooking time accordingly to prevent overcooking.
- For a richer flavor, substitute canola oil with melted butter.
- You can experiment with different baking chips such as white chocolate or butterscotch for variety.
- Enjoy the mug cake immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate mug cake, quick dessert, microwave cake, single serving cake, easy chocolate cake, mug dessert
