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Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3.5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This quick and easy Chocolate Mug Cake is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in just minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it uses a microwave to deliver a moist and fluffy single-serving cake topped with melty chocolate chips. Ideal for a fast dessert or snack, this mug cake combines rich cocoa flavor with a tender crumb, ready from start to finish in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients

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)

Topping

  • 1 tsp chocolate chips (5 g, or your favorite baking chips)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mug: Lightly spray the bottom of a microwave-safe mug or coffee cup with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This ensures your cake will release easily after microwaving.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the mug. Stir them together thoroughly to evenly combine all dry components.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract into the mug. Stir everything together until the batter is smooth and uniform, making sure to scrape the bottom completely to incorporate all dry bits.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir the chocolate chips into the batter or sprinkle them on top as desired for pockets of melted chocolate within the cake.
  5. 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 and the top is still slightly shiny but not liquid. Overcooking can dry out the cake.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the cake rest in the microwave for 1 minute after cooking to allow it to finish cooking evenly and cool slightly. Enjoy the mug cake warm straight from the mug.

Notes

  • The exact microwave time can vary based on its wattage; start with 70 seconds and increase if needed, but avoid overcooking to prevent dryness.
  • Use any type of milk you prefer including dairy or plant-based varieties.
  • For richer flavor, substitute canola oil with melted butter.
  • You can customize add-ins by using different types of baking chips such as white chocolate, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips.
  • Mug size matters: use a standard 12 oz (350 ml) mug to prevent overflow.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/chocolate-mug-cake-recipe/