Ingredients
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp neutral oil
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Add the dry ingredients to a microwave-safe mug: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
2. Add the wet ingredients: milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix everything together with a spoon until the batter becomes smooth and no dry flour remains at the bottom of the mug.
4. If desired, add chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate flavor.
5. Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 70–90 seconds, depending on the microwave strength.
6. Let the mug cake rest for about 1 minute so the center finishes cooking.
7. Serve warm directly in the mug and enjoy.
Notes
Use a mug that holds about 10–12 oz so the cake has space to rise.
The center should look slightly soft when the microwave stops, as it will continue cooking for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 3 Minutes
- Cook Time: 2 Minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg