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5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Cuisine

American

Course

Desserts

Servings

1 People

Difficulty

Easy

Cooking Time

2 min

Total Time

5 min

Warm, gooey, chocolatey heaven — in a mug, in minutes. This microwave mug cake is rich, fudgy, and ridiculously quick to make. No fancy tools, no baking stress — just mix, zap, and dig in.

Ingredients

4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional, but amazing)
¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix your dry ingredients. In a microwave-safe mug, stir together 4 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp sugar, ¼ tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Use a fork — no need to dirty a whisk.
Add the wet stuff. Pour in 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp oil, and ¼ tsp vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and lump-free. It should be thick but pourable.
Drop in the chocolate. Toss in 1 tbsp chocolate chips right in the center. This gives you a molten core that’s next-level gooey.
Microwave magic. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds. Let it sit for 30 seconds before diving in — it’s hot and needs time to settle.
Top it (if you want). Add whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Or just eat it straight from the mug like a rebel.

Cooking Moments

Tips & Variations

💡 No chocolate chips? A spoonful of Nutella in the middle does the trick.
🌿 Make it vegan: Use plant milk and oil, and skip the chocolate chips or use vegan ones.
🍫 Switch it up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or instant coffee to deepen the flavor.

The Chefta

Fonder & Ceo

Chefta’s Notes

📖 This is my go-to when I want cake but refuse to put on pants and go to the store. It’s fast, fudgy, and weirdly therapeutic to eat warm with a spoon.