15-Min Chocolate Fudge Cake Cups
Rich, fudgy chocolate cakes baked in a mug in the microwave, topped with creamy chocolate frosting. No mixer, no pans, no waiting—viral-ready dessert that feels like a bakery slice.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, 3 tbsp cocoa, and granulated sugar in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Add egg and milk, stir until batter is smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Divide batter evenly among 4 microwave-safe mugs, filling each halfway.
- 4
Microwave each mug 60–90 seconds until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- 5
Beat softened butter, 2 tbsp cocoa, and powdered sugar until thick and creamy.
- 6
Top each warm cake with a spoonful of frosting. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (4)
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- toothpick
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