5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Single-serving, fudgy, and ready in a flash—no oven needed!

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup)

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 3 tbsp milk (or almond milk)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients in a large mug (flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt).

2. Add wet ingredients (milk, oil, vanilla). Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

4. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds (adjust time based on wattage—should be moist but not raw).

Upgrades

🍫 Nutella Core: Drop 1 tsp Nutella in the center before microwaving.
🍓 Berry Bliss: Top with fresh strawberries + whipped cream.
☕ Mocha Twist: Add ½ tsp instant coffee to the batter.

Warm, gooey, and endlessly customizable!

Need a flourless or protein-packed version? 😊