5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- as many as you like milk chocolate chips
- as needed Nutella, for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Select a microwave-safe mug that is large enough to accommodate the cake as it rises.
- 2
Add the dry ingredients directly into the mug: 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of baking powder, and a tiny pinch of salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Using a small whisk or fork, thoroughly mix the dry ingredients in the mug until they are well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the wet ingredients: 4 tablespoons of milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- 5
Mix all the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms and everything is well combined. Ensure there are no dry pockets of flour.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in your desired amount of milk chocolate chips into the batter.
- 7
Carefully wipe the edges of the mug with a paper towel to remove any batter splashes. This prevents the edges from overcooking and burning during microwaving.
- 8
Microwave the mug cake for 1 to 2 minutes. The exact time will depend on the wattage of your microwave; start with 1 minute and add 15-second increments until the cake is set but still moist.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once cooked, if desired, top the warm mug cake with a spoonful of Nutella.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chocolate mug cake!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- as many as you like milk chocolate chips
- as needed Nutella, for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Select a microwave-safe mug that is large enough to accommodate the cake as it rises.
- 2
Add the dry ingredients directly into the mug: 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of baking powder, and a tiny pinch of salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Using a small whisk or fork, thoroughly mix the dry ingredients in the mug until they are well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the wet ingredients: 4 tablespoons of milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- 5
Mix all the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms and everything is well combined. Ensure there are no dry pockets of flour.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in your desired amount of milk chocolate chips into the batter.
- 7
Carefully wipe the edges of the mug with a paper towel to remove any batter splashes. This prevents the edges from overcooking and burning during microwaving.
- 8
Microwave the mug cake for 1 to 2 minutes. The exact time will depend on the wattage of your microwave; start with 1 minute and add 15-second increments until the cake is set but still moist.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once cooked, if desired, top the warm mug cake with a spoonful of Nutella.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chocolate mug cake!