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10-Min Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream

Microwave mug cakes stacked with fudgy frosting, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. No mixer, no oven, ready in minutes.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
4g
10-Min Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl until combined and no lumps remain.

  2. Step 2

    Divide batter between two microwave-safe mugs, filling each halfway.

  3. Step 3

    Microwave each mug for 90 seconds on high until cake rises and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

  4. Step 4

    Heat chocolate chips and 2 tbsp milk in a microwave-safe bowl for 60 seconds, stirring until smooth frosting forms.

  5. Step 5

    Whip heavy cream with 1 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form; divide between 4 bowls or plates.

  6. Step 6

    Turn out warm cakes onto plates, stack or break into pieces, drizzle with chocolate frosting, top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • two microwave-safe mugs
  • microwave
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • toothpick
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • plates or bowls

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