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Easy Mug Cake Recipe Ready in Just 5 Minutes!

Mug Cake Recipe

This quick and fluffy chocolate mug cake is a single-serve dessert made in minutes. Rich, moist, and microwave-friendly, it’s perfect for instant cravings with zero baking hassle.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Calories: 603kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe mug (8 oz or larger)
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Spoon or small whisk
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a microwave-safe mug, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
    In a microwave-safe mug, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Pour in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract.
    Pour in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir until the batter is smooth with no dry pockets.
    Stir until the batter is smooth with no dry pockets.
  • Clean the mug edges for even cooking.
    Clean the mug edges for even cooking.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds (may vary slightly by microwave).
    Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds (may vary slightly by microwave).
  • Check if the center is cooked through; if not, microwave for 10–15 seconds more.
    Check if the center is cooked through; if not, microwave for 10–15 seconds more.
  • Let it cool for 1 minute before serving.
  • Top with whipped cream, praline sauce, or serve with a cold milkshake.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg