Description
A quick and easy single-serving chocolate mug cake recipe that is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in just minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in the microwave, this moist and fluffy cake features a rich center of melted hazelnut chocolate spread or mini chocolate chips, creating a decadent treat ready in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust up to 3 tablespoons for more sweetness)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut chocolate spread or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and kosher salt until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk and vegetable oil. Whisk the mixture until the batter is smooth and consistent without any clumps.
- Prepare Mug: Transfer the batter to a microwave-safe mug (approximately 14 ounces) leaving enough space at the top to allow the cake to rise without overflowing.
- Add Chocolate Center: Drop the tablespoon of hazelnut chocolate spread or mini chocolate chips into the center of the batter. Do not stir; it will sink as the cake cooks, creating a gooey center.
- Protect Microwave: Place a paper towel inside the microwave and set the mug on top to catch any overflow batter during cooking.
- Microwave: Cook the mug cake on high power for 70 seconds. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your microwave wattage, so adjust accordingly.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave and enjoy your warm, chocolatey mug cake immediately.
Notes
- Microwave cook times can vary; if the cake is undercooked, add 5-10 seconds more but avoid overcooking as it can dry out.
- You can increase sugar by 1 tablespoon if you prefer a sweeter cake.
- Use a larger mug if your microwave tends to cause overflow or reduce batter slightly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk or other plant-based milk and use a suitable chocolate spread.
- Let the cake cool slightly before eating to avoid burns from the hot chocolate center.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 10 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate mug cake, easy dessert, microwave cake, quick chocolate cake, single serving dessert
