Description
This easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe is soft, moist, and made right in the microwave! With cocoa powder, flour, milk, and chocolate chips, it’s the ultimate 5-minute dessert for one or two — rich, comforting, and irresistibly quick.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons milk (any kind)
1 tablespoon canola oil or melted butter
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon chocolate chips or your favorite flavor
Instructions
1. Lightly spray a microwave-safe mug with cooking spray.
2. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
3. Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
4. Fold in chocolate chips or sprinkle them on top.
5. Microwave for 70–90 seconds, until the cake looks just set but still slightly glossy on top.
6. Let it rest for one minute before eating. The cake will continue cooking slightly as it cools.
Notes
• For a healthier option, replace sugar with honey or stevia, and oil with applesauce.
• For a dairy-free version, use almond or soy milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
• Stop microwaving slightly early for a gooey, lava-like texture.
• Add-ins: Nutella, peanut butter, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
• Best enjoyed warm, straight from the mug!
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Chocolate mug cake recipe
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American