Quick One-Bowl Mug Cake Recipe for a Moist Homemade Treat
A fast and easy single-serving chocolate mug cake made in one bowl and cooked in the microwave, delivering a moist and tender texture perfect for a quick homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Total Time: 4.5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk (whole, almond, or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a spoonful of peanut butter
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Measure all your dry and wet ingredients beforehand to speed things up.
- Mix dry ingredients: In your microwave-safe mug, combine 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and cocoa.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in 3 tablespoons of milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- Optional mix-ins: If you want to add chocolate chips or nuts, sprinkle in about a tablespoon now and fold them into the batter.
- Microwave cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 70-90 seconds depending on your microwave’s wattage (700-1000W). Start checking at 70 seconds; the cake is done when it’s risen, set on top but still moist inside (a toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter).
- Cool briefly: Let the mug cake sit for 1-2 minutes after cooking; it continues to cook slightly and firms up.
- Enjoy warm: Grab a spoon and dig in! Optionally, top with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Notes
Do not overcook the mug cake; start checking at 70 seconds and add 10-second increments if needed. Use room temperature milk for best texture. Overmixing can make the cake tough, so stir just enough to combine. You can customize with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. For dairy-free or vegan options, substitute milk and oil accordingly and use a flax egg if replacing egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One mug cake (approx
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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