Description
Quick, single-serve dessert delivering rich, fudgy chocolate cake flavor in minutes. Made entirely in the microwave with pantry staples, perfect for late-night cravings or easy snacks.
Ingredients
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ tsp baking soda
⅛ tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp water
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare mug: Use a 10–12 oz microwave‑safe mug to allow room for rising.
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Combine dry ingredients: Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the mug. Mix well until no lumps remain.
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Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk, oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly, scraping the bottom until smooth.
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Microwave: Heat on high for 1 minute 45 seconds (check at 1 minute 30 seconds). The cake is ready when risen and the center is set.
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Cool & serve: Allow to cool 1–2 minutes before eating it continues cooking as it sits. Enjoy directly from the mug or invert onto a plate.
Notes
Mix batter fully for even texture.
Adjust cook time based on microwave power (1:30–2:00).
Do not overcook to keep moistness.
Top with whipped cream, chocolate chips or ice cream.
Use only microwave-safe mugs; avoid metal utensils.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Quick Recipes
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: chocolate mug cake, quick single serve dessert, easy microwave cake, fudgy mug cake, moist chocolate cake recipe