Molten Chocolate Mug Cake with Berries
Warm, gooey chocolate cake baked in a mug in 3 minutes, topped with fresh strawberries, orange slices, jam swirl, and powdered sugar. A showstopping 5-minute dessert that tastes like a French bistro classic.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- ½ whole fresh orange
- 2 tbsp fruit jam (apricot or raspberry)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a microwave-safe mug until combined.
- 2
Add egg and melted butter, stir until just combined—don't overmix.
- 3
Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- 4
Slice strawberries and orange into thin rounds while cake cooks.
- 5
Invert warm cake onto a plate or serve in the mug; arrange fruit around it.
- 6
Drizzle jam over the fruit, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz)
- whisk or fork
- microwave
- small plate or bowl
- knife
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