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Chocolate Mug Cake

If you are craving something sweet, you should make this easy chocolate mug cake in the microwave in under 3 minutes. 
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake in a mug, chocolate mug cake, chocolate mug cake recipe
Servings: 1
Author: Katerina Petrovska

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in milk, oil, water, and vanilla extract.
  • Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 45 seconds, or until the cake is cooked in the middle. Pull out the mug and let it rest for a couple of minutes. (see notes)
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Since microwaves and mug sizes can vary, it might take a few tries to get the baking time just right. The cake should be soft and moist but not wet on top, and it should feel spongy when you press on it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug cake | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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