Description
This Microwave Mug Cake chocolate recipe is a fast and satisfying dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. It delivers a moist, rich chocolate texture in just minutes using a microwave and a single mug, making it perfect for quick cravings and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Self raising flour
Caster sugar
Cocoa powder
Medium egg
Milk
Vegetable oil or sunflower oil
Alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Simply Organic Alcohol Free Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
Chocolate chips or chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
Add the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder to a large microwave safe mug and mix well until evenly combined
Crack the egg into the mug and stir gently to blend with the dry ingredients even if some dry mixture remains
Pour in the milk and oil, then add a few drops of alcohol free vanilla flavor and mix until the batter becomes smooth
Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins if using and stir gently to distribute evenly
Place the mug in the center of the microwave and cook on high power until the cake rises and the top feels firm
Allow the mug cake to rest briefly before enjoying directly from the mug
Notes
Use the largest mug available to prevent overflow while cooking
Cooking time may vary depending on microwave strength so check early to avoid overcooking
For a softer center slightly undercook and allow the cake to finish setting while resting
Unsweetened almond milk or oat milk can be used in place of regular milk
Best enjoyed warm for optimal texture and flavor
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American