Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
A rich, fudgy chocolate cake baked in a mug in under 2 minutes. Top with whipped cream or ice cream for an instant single-serving dessert.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 7g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.
- 2
Add egg, milk, and melted butter. Stir until just combined—batter should be thick and smooth.
- 3
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the top is set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- 4
Let cool 1 minute. Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or chocolate chips if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz)
- spoon
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