Description
A quick and easy chocolate microwave cake that can be made in under 5 minutes, perfect for satisfying late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- A tiny pinch of Fine Salt
- 3 tablespoons Whole Milk
- 1½ tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Hot Water or Freshly Brewed Coffee
- 1 tablespoon Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (optional)
- Powdered Sugar or Vanilla Ice Cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Select a standard 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug.
- Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the mug.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together until well mixed.
- Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until smooth, then stir in hot water or coffee and chocolate chips.
- Microwave on High Power for 60-70 seconds, watching for doneness.
- Remove the mug from the microwave and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with ice cream before serving.
Notes
Use hot brewed coffee instead of water for richer chocolate flavor. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mug cake, microwave dessert, quick dessert, easy dessert