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Fudgy chocolate mug cake in ceramic mug with melted chips and powdered sugar. Spoon lifts gooey bite showing rich, moist texture

Chocolate Mug Cake

4 from 1 vote
A rich and fudgy chocolate mug cake made in minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for late night cravings, this single serve treat is microwave ready and mess-free.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Rest Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Quick & Easy
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour Can sub with gluten-free blend
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar Granulated or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch or natural
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking powder Not baking soda
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances chocolate flavor
  • ¼ cup Milk Any kind: dairy, almond, oat, etc.
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil Or melted butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional, adds aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark recommended
  • 1 pinch Powdered sugar Optional, for dusting after cooking

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe mug 12–16 oz size recommended
  • 1 Fork Used for mixing
  • 1 Microwave Standard 1000W, adjust as needed
  • 1 Measuring spoons Optional—can eyeball in a pinch

Method
 

  1. Add flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt to mug and mix.
    Dry ingredients for chocolate mug cake being stirred in a mug. Cocoa dust on counter adds a homemade touch.
  2. Pour in milk, oil, vanilla and stir gently.
    Mug cake batter partially mixed with wet ingredients. Rustic swirl of cocoa and milk in mug on counter.
  3. Add chocolate chips, swirl slightly if desired.
    Thick mug cake batter topped with chocolate chips and swirled Nutella, ready to go in the microwave.
  4. Microwave 60–90 seconds and let rest 1 minute.
    Fudgy chocolate mug cake in ceramic mug with melted chips and powdered sugar. Spoon lifts gooey bite showing rich, moist texture

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.