5-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
Rich, molten chocolate cake baked in a mug in the microwave — no layers, no fuss, pure chocolate indulgence. Ready to eat in 5 minutes with a gooey center and a sprinkle of sugar on top.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder in a small bowl until no lumps remain.
- 2
Stir in oil and milk until you have a smooth batter — no dry streaks.
- 3
Divide batter between two microwave-safe mugs, filling each halfway.
- 4
Microwave each mug for 60–90 seconds on high. The surface should look set but the center jiggles slightly when you move the mug.
- 5
Let cool 1 minute, then top with a sprinkle of sugar or cocoa powder if desired.
- 6
Serve warm with a spoon. The center will be gooey and the edges cakey.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
- two microwave-safe mugs (8–12 oz each)
- microwave
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