10-Minute Mug Chocolate Cake
Two fudgy chocolate cakes baked in a microwave mug in under 5 minutes, topped with warm chocolate ganache that feels like fudge frosting. Rich, gooey, and ready to eat straight from the mug.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- 2
Add egg and milk to the dry mixture, stir until smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Divide batter between two microwave-safe mugs, filling each halfway.
- 4
Microwave each mug on high for 90 seconds until the top springs back when lightly touched.
- 5
Heat cream in a small microwave-safe bowl until it steams, about 60 seconds.
- 6
Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, let sit 30 seconds, then stir until glossy and thick.
- 7
Drizzle warm ganache over each mug cake and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- two microwave-safe mugs (12 oz)
- small microwave-safe bowl
- spoon
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