Description
Indulgent chocolate mug cake promises pure bliss for sweet-seeking couples craving instant dessert gratification. Rich cocoa and simple ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering warm comfort in minutes without complex kitchen skills.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Extras/Toppings:
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and two microwave-safe mugs, ensuring even surface preparation for uniform cooking.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl, creating a smooth, lump-free dry mixture.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, blending thoroughly until a rich, velvety batter forms without any streaks.
- Distribute the chocolate batter equally between two mugs, filling each about 2/3 full to allow space for rising during microwaving.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly across the top of each mug’s batter, allowing them to slightly sink into the uncooked mixture.
- Microwave each mug separately for 60-90 seconds at high power, watching carefully to prevent overcooking; cake is done when it rises and looks set in the center.
- Remove mugs carefully using oven mitts, as they will be extremely hot from microwaving.
- Let cakes cool for 1-2 minutes to stabilize their structure and prevent burning.
- Dust the warm cakes with powdered sugar, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Optional: Top with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence and serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Customize by using gluten-free flour to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Swap vegetable oil with coconut oil for a richer, more tropical flavor profile and potential health benefits.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Prevent dry cake by not overcooking; microwave times vary depending on appliance wattage, so start with 60 seconds and check consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg