5-Minute Fudgy Mug Cake
Rich, molten chocolate cake baked in a mug in the microwave—ready to eat straight from the vessel. No layers, no fuss, pure chocolate indulgence in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 whole eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a mug or microwave-safe bowl.
- 2
Add egg and milk, then stir until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Cut butter into small pieces and stir into the batter until evenly distributed.
- 4
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the cake is set on top but the center jiggles slightly.
- 5
Let cool for 1 minute, then eat straight from the mug with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or bowl (12 oz or larger)
- spoon
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