Easy Chocolate Mug Cake in the Microwave
A quick, single-serve chocolate cake that bakes in the microwave in under 2 minutes. Rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey - the perfect emergency dessert.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
30 g
granulated sugar
25 g
cocoa powder
15 g
milk
45 ml
vegetable oil
15 ml
baking powder
2 g
salt
0.5 g
vanilla extract
2 ml
Instructions
Prepare the mug
Select a microwave-safe mug with at least 300ml capacity to allow the cake to rise properly.
Mix dry ingredients
Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mug. Mix well to combine.
Add wet ingredients
Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and no dry streaks remain.
Microwave the cake
Microwave on high power for 60-90 seconds. The cake will rise and set during cooking.
Cool and serve
Let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes before eating. Optionally top with ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
This single-serve cake is meant to be eaten immediately after cooking
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