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Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate Mug Cake

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A single-serving fudgy chocolate cake made in your microwave in minutes. Perfect for late-night cravings and made with pantry staples like flour, cocoa, and milk. Rich, gooey, and utterly satisfying.

  • Total Time: 4
  • Yield: 1 single serving 1x

Ingredients

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3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (23 g)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25 g)
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder (1 g)
Dash of salt (0.5 g)
3 tablespoons milk (45 ml)
1 tablespoon canola oil or melted butter (15 ml)
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract (0.6 ml)
1 tsp chocolate chips (5 g)

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a mug.
Add wet ingredients: milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla.
Stir until smooth.
Microwave on high for 90-120 seconds until light and springy in the center.
Let cool slightly before adding toppings like whipped cream or additional chocolate chips.

Notes

For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Coconut sugar can be substituted for granulated sugar.
Any non-dairy milk works (almond, oat, etc.).
Adjust microwave time based on wattage.
Add-ins like nuts or fruit can be folded in after mixing.

  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 2
  • Cook Time: 2
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg