Description
A 2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serve dessert made in the microwave. It is rich, soft, and chocolatey, perfect when you want a fast homemade treat with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mug with the dry ingredients.
- Stir Batter: Mix all ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined without any lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Fold in chocolate chips gently if using, to add extra chocolate flavor.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave the mug on high power for about 1–2 minutes, stopping once the cake is set but still moist inside. Avoid overcooking.
- Cooling: Allow the mug cake to cool slightly before eating to avoid burns and to enhance flavor.
Notes
- Do not overcook to keep the cake soft and moist.
- Add a scoop of ice cream for a richer dessert.
- Use a large mug to prevent overflow during cooking.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
