Easy Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick dessert recipe that you can make in a microwave using a mug. It’s a single-serving cake that’s ready in just a few minutes. The ingredients typically include flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, oil or butter, vanilla extract, and optionally chocolate chips. You mix the ingredients directly in a microwave-safe mug, then microwave it for a short time until it’s cooked through. It’s a popular choice for a quick sweet treat when you’re craving chocolate cake but don’t want to bake a full-sized cake.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe mug (about 12 oz capacity), whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips over the batter.
- Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage. The cake should rise and look set on top.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying straight from the mug or tipping out onto a plate.