5-Min Chocolate Fudge Cake (Mug Version)
Microwave chocolate cake in a mug with warm fudgy center, ready in 5 minutes. Top with cocoa powder, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of sea salt for an indulgent single-serving dessert.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until well combined.
- 2
Add egg and milk, stir until smooth batter forms with no lumps.
- 3
Scatter chocolate chips and butter into the batter, stir gently once or twice.
- 4
Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes until the top is set but jiggles slightly when tapped.
- 5
Let cool 1 minute so the chocolate stays molten inside, then top with cocoa powder or whipped cream.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz or larger)
- microwave
- whisk or fork
- spoon
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