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Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate Mug Cake

This easy Chocolate Mug Cake is a delightful treat that cooks in just 5 minutes, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 363
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • dash salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 tsp chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • microwave-safe mug

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Spray the bottom of a microwave-safe mug or coffee cup lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and stir together.
  3. Add milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in chocolate chips or sprinkle them on top.
  4. Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top. Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18g

Notes

For additional flavors, consider adding nuts, caramel, or serving it with ice cream on top. It's a fantastic single-serving dessert for any occasion.

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