5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
No mixer, no oven, no layer pans — just dump, microwave, and eat. Rich, fudgy chocolate cake in a mug in under 5 minutes, topped with a quick cocoa-butter glaze that sets while you eat.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 7g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe mug until no lumps remain.
- 2
Add egg, milk, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Stir until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds until the top looks set but still moist. Center should jiggle slightly.
- 4
Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp melted butter mixed with 1 tbsp cocoa powder over the top while hot.
- 5
Let cool 1 minute, then eat straight from the mug with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz or larger)
- spoon or small whisk
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