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Delicious Easy Mug Cake — 5 Minute Microwave Chocolate served in a mug.

Easy Mug Cake — 5 Minute Microwave Chocolate

A quick and easy mug cake recipe that satisfies your chocolate cravings in just five minutes, using simple pantry ingredients and a microwave.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar Use 2 for dark cocoa, 3 for sweeter
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons milk Any kind
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil or melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Optional but nice
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips Highly recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a microwave safe mug, stir together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt until the cocoa is evenly mixed.
  2. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir well, scraping the bottom and sides to ensure there are no dry pockets.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
Cooking
  1. Microwave for 60 seconds, then check. Add 10 to 20 seconds more if needed.
  2. Let it sit for 1 minute, then enjoy warm.

Notes

Use a bigger mug than you think (12 to 16 ounces) to avoid overflow. Do not overmix, and microwave time may vary by microwave. You can make it richer by using melted butter or add fun variations like peanut butter or espresso powder.