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10-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake

Two-layer chocolate cake from scratch in a mug — baked in the microwave, topped with warm fudgy frosting. Rich, gooey, and ready to eat in under 10 minutes total.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
425
Protein
4g
10-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, cocoa powder, half the sugar, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. 2

    Stir in milk and oil until smooth batter forms, breaking up lumps.

  3. 3

    Microwave on high for 90 seconds until cake is set but still moist inside.

  4. 4

    While cake cooks, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and remaining sugar in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Microwave frosting 60 seconds, stirring halfway, until smooth and pourable.

  6. 6

    Pour warm fudge over cake and serve immediately while gooey.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug (12 oz minimum)
  • small microwave-safe bowl
  • spoon

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