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Mug Cake Recipe

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A rich, fluffy chocolate cake that cooks in your microwave in under 2 minutes! This single-serve dessert is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without baking a full cake. Mix everything right in the mug for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your mug – Choose a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 12 ounces. Make sure it’s completely dry before starting.
  2. Mix dry ingredients – Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly to your mug. Use a fork or small whisk to stir these together thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps of cocoa powder. This step is crucial for even chocolate flavor throughout.
  3. Add wet ingredients – Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together with your fork until the batter is completely smooth with no flour pockets remaining. Scrape the bottom and sides of the mug to ensure everything is incorporated. The batter should be thick but pourable.
  4. Add chocolate chips – If using, fold in the chocolate chips or press a few into the top of the batter. You can also push a small square of chocolate into the center for a molten lava cake effect.
  5. Microwave – Place the mug in the center of your microwave. Cook on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds. The cake will rise significantly during cooking—this is normal. It should look set on top when done, though the very center might still look slightly moist (that’s perfect!).
  6. Cool briefly – Let the mug cake cool for 1-2 minutes before eating. The mug will be hot, so use a towel or oven mitt to handle it. The cake will settle slightly as it cools.
  7. Serve and enjoy – Eat directly from the mug or carefully turn it out onto a plate. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Microwave wattage matters – If you have a particularly powerful microwave (1200+ watts), start checking at 1 minute 15 seconds. Lower wattage microwaves may need up to 2 minutes.
  • Don’t overfill – Make sure you use a mug with enough capacity. The batter will rise a lot during cooking.
  • Don’t overcook – The cake should look just set on top. If you cook it too long, it becomes rubbery. A slightly underdone center is better than overdone.
  • Customize the flavor – Add a tablespoon of peanut butter, swap vanilla for almond extract, or stir in instant coffee powder for mocha cake.
  • Double the recipe – You can make two mug cakes at once in separate mugs, but don’t double the recipe in a single mug—it will overflow.

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