10-Minute Chocolate Orange Mug Cake
Rich, fudgy chocolate cake with a bright orange twist, baked in a mug in the microwave. Ready to eat in minutes with zero cleanup—the viral TikTok dessert that actually works.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- ½ whole orange (zested + juiced)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Divide flour, cocoa, sugar, and a pinch of salt between two 12-oz mugs, stirring to combine.
- 2
Add egg, orange juice, orange zest, and melted butter to each mug, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Microwave each mug uncovered for 60–90 seconds until the cake springs back when touched.
- 4
Cool for 1–2 minutes. Serve warm from the mug with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- two 12-oz ceramic or glass mugs
- microwave
- spoon
- microplane zester
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