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Simple Chocolate Mug Cake

Easy Simple Chocolate Mug Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

A quick and easy Simple Chocolate Mug Cake ready in minutes. Perfectly moist, rich in chocolate flavor, and serves one delightful portion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mug Cake
  • 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Milk Any variety works
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 tablespoons Chocolate chips For extra melty pockets
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts Adds crunch
  • 1 pinch Instant coffee powder Enhances cocoa flavor

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug

Method
 

How to Make Simple Chocolate Mug Cake
  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until smooth and uniform.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until batter is smooth and glossy.
  3. Fold in mix-ins: Gently stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired, distributing them evenly.
  4. Microwave: Cook on high power for about 90 seconds, watching the cake rise; it should be set around the edges but still moist in the center.
  5. Let rest: Allow the mug cake to cool for 1–2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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