Description
A quick and easy single-serving chocolate cake made in a mug, perfect for satisfying late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 tablespoons (about 30 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 4 tablespoons (about 50 grams)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons (about 15 grams)
- Baking powder: 1/8 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch
- Milk: 3 tablespoons (about 45 ml)
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons (about 30 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1/4 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a microwave-safe mug.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until smooth.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Let it cool for a minute, then dust with powdered sugar and enjoy.
Notes
- Be careful with measurements to avoid a dense cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Use a large enough mug (at least 12 ounces) to prevent overflow.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate mug cake, quick dessert, microwave cake, single serving cake