Description
This easy microwave chocolate mug cake is a quick and fudgy dessert perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in under 10 minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, it delivers a rich and chocolaty flavor. Adding chocolate chips is optional for an extra gooey texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients and have a large microwave-safe mug ready.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In the mug, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for about 1 minute and 45 seconds, or until the cake is set in the middle and cooked through but still moist.
- Enjoy: Allow the mug cake to cool slightly before eating straight from the mug or transferring to a plate.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute 1 ½ tablespoons of plain unsweetened applesauce for the canola oil.
- Replace the milk with 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water if using applesauce to maintain moisture.
- Optionally add chocolate chips before microwaving to enhance gooeyness.
- Microwave cooking times may vary depending on wattage; adjust accordingly.
