Description
Craving cake in 5 minutes? This foolproof mug cake recipe solves rubbery, dry disasters with 3 simple fixes! Customize with chocolate chips, peanut butter, or caramel for a warm, single-serving treat.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: 1 tbsp chocolate chips, peanut butter, or caramel drizzle
Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients: In a 12-oz mug, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
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Add wet ingredients: Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir just until combined (small lumps are okay!).
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Microwave: Cook on high for 60 seconds. If needed, add 10-second bursts until set (max 90 seconds).
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Serve: Top with ice cream or sprinkles and enjoy warm!
Notes
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Don’t overmix! Stir until just combined to avoid toughness.
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Microwave wattage varies: Start at 60 seconds to prevent overcooking.
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Dietary swaps: Use gluten-free flour or plant-based milk for allergies.
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Storage: Best eaten fresh, but refrigerate leftovers up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg (if using dairy milk)
Keywords: mug cake, microwave dessert, 5-minute cake, chocolate mug cake