Description
Whip up this rich, fudgy chocolate mug cake in your microwave. It is the perfect single-serve dessert for late-night cravings, ready in just minutes with minimal cleanup.
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, 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. Stir well until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, if using.
- 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 still slightly moist. Be careful not to overcook, or it will become dry.
- Let the mug cake cool for one minute before enjoying your quick dessert in a mug.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the cooking time by 10 seconds.
- You can substitute the oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Top your one mug wonder with a scoop of ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5