Description
Fix chewy mug cakes for good! This easy recipe guarantees a fluffy, moist texture every time with 5 simple tweaks. Perfect for chocolate cravings, ready in 5 minutes, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, whipped cream, sprinkles
Instructions
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a 12-oz mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix!).
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Microwave: Cook on high for 60–90 seconds. Stop when edges are set but the center is slightly moist.
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Rest & Serve: Let cool 1 minute, then top with your favorite add-ons.
Notes
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Avoid Overmixing: Stir until just blended—lumps are okay!
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Gluten-Free/Vegan: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour and almond milk.
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Storage: Batter keeps refrigerated (covered) for 24 hours. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Why is my mug cake chewy, fluffy mug cake, 5-minute chocolate mug cake, microwave dessert