Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious chocolate mug cake thats ready in just minutes! This easy recipe features rich cocoa and optional chocolate chips, creating a gooey dessert perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
- Whipped cream or ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by collecting all the ingredients listed above. Its always easier to have everything at hand before you start cooking.
- Choose Your Mug: Select a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 12 ounces. This is important because the cake will rise as it cooks, and you dont want it to overflow.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In your chosen mug, add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Using a fork or a small whisk, mix these dry ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Next, add 3 tablespoons of milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry mixture in the mug. Stir everything together until you have a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: If youre feeling indulgent, fold in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips. Gently stir them into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Microwave the Cake: Place your mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Check for Doneness: Carefully remove the mug from the microwave. Use a toothpick or fork to check the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, your cake is done.
- Let It Cool: Allow the mug cake to cool for a minute or two before digging in.
- Add Toppings: Once your mug cake has cooled slightly, add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream on top for an extra treat.
- Enjoy Your Creation: Grab a spoon and dig into your delicious chocolate mug cake!
Notes
- Experiment with flavors by adding a pinch of cinnamon or swapping chocolate chips for peanut butter chips or nuts.
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the flour to 3 tablespoons and increase the cocoa powder to 3 tablespoons.
- Add fruit like banana slices or berries for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds