Description
This Easy Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick and delicious single-serving dessert that you can make in under two minutes. Perfect for a spontaneous chocolate craving, it combines simple pantry staples into a moist, rich, and fluffy cake using just a microwave. No oven needed!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the required ingredients and ensure you have a large, microwave-safe mug ready for mixing.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In the mug, combine the all-purpose flour, white sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir these together to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract into the mug with the dry ingredients. Stir well until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in your microwave and cook on high power for approximately 1 minute and 45 seconds. The cake should be set and firm to the touch in the center when done.
- Enjoy: Allow the cake to cool slightly before eating directly from the mug or transferring to a plate. Enjoy your quick and easy chocolate treat!
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on microwave wattage; start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Do not overcook to avoid a dry texture.
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk with buttermilk or add a tablespoon of chocolate chips.
- Use a mug large enough (at least 12 oz) to prevent overflow during cooking.
- Can add a pinch of instant coffee powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: microwave cake, chocolate mug cake, quick dessert, single serving cake, easy chocolate cake, instant cake recipe
