10-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Cake
Microwave two fluffy chocolate cakes in 90 seconds, then sandwich them with a hot fudge-cocoa frosting that sets silky and thick. No mixer, no oven, TikTok-viral done.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
- 2
Add egg, milk, and vanilla, stirring until just combined. Divide batter evenly between two mugs.
- 3
Microwave one mug 60 seconds on high until risen and top springs back when tapped. Repeat with second mug.
- 4
While cakes cool, heat butter and chocolate together in a small bowl, microwave 30 seconds, stir until glossy.
- 5
Run a knife around each mug and invert cakes onto a small plate.
- 6
Spread half the fudge frosting on one cake, top with the second cake, drizzle remaining frosting over top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- two microwave-safe mugs or small bowls
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
- knife
- small plate
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