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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
10-Minute Mug Chocolate Cake
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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. 1

    In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt until combined.

  2. 2

    Add egg and milk to the dry mixture, stir until smooth with no lumps.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Microwave each mug on high for 90 seconds until the top springs back when lightly touched.

  5. 5

    Heat cream in a small microwave-safe bowl until it steams, about 60 seconds.

  6. 6

    Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, let sit 30 seconds, then stir until glossy and thick.

  7. 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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