Description
A quick and easy Chocolate Mug Cake recipe that comes together in just minutes and can be prepared directly in a mug. This single-serving dessert uses simple pantry ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, sugar or syrup, baking powder, and a touch of oil or Nutella for richness. Perfect for a fast chocolate fix without the fuss of traditional baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or oat flour)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, maple syrup, or agave syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons water or plant-based milk (almond, oat, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable, canola, or coconut) or Nutella
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar or syrup, baking powder, and pinch of salt directly into a microwave-safe mug. Stir thoroughly to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water or plant milk, oil or Nutella, and vanilla extract (if using). Mix well until the batter is smooth and free of lumps, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the mug to incorporate all the dry bits.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. Begin checking after 60 seconds to prevent overflowing. The cake should rise and set but remain moist.
- Cooling: Let the mug cake sit for 1 to 2 minutes after microwaving to cool slightly and firm up the texture before enjoying directly from the mug or topped with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage; adjust accordingly.
- Use oat flour instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option (ensure baking powder is gluten-free).
- For a richer flavor, Nutella can replace oil and sugar but will increase sweetness and fat content.
- If using syrup instead of granulated sugar, the batter may be more liquid; adjust liquid amount accordingly.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture and flavor, if desired.
- Allow the cake to cool sufficiently to avoid burns from hot mug or batter.
