1-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Quick answer
In a large mug, mix 4 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 3 tablespoons of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder. Stir in 3 tablespoons of milk and 2 tablespoons of oil, then microwave for 60 to 70 seconds.
When you want cake now, this is it: one mug, a fork and about a minute in the microwave.
Why you’ll love it
- No egg and no mixer.
- Pantry ingredients only.
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1-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Makes 1 mug cake · 4 min total · Easy
Ingredients
Equipment
Large microwave-safe mug (12 oz or bigger) · Microwave
Instructions
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Mix the dry ingredients
Stir the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder and salt together in the mug with a fork.
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Add the wet ingredients
Add the milk and oil and stir until smooth, scraping the bottom of the mug. Drop the chocolate chips on top.
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Microwave
Microwave for 60 to 70 seconds, until risen and just set on top. Let it cool for 1 minute before eating.
Nutrition per serving
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Storage and make-ahead
Eat it warm, right away. Mug cakes dry out as they cool.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my mug cake rubbery?
It was cooked too long. Microwaves vary, so start with 60 seconds and add 10 seconds at a time.