Chocolate Mug Cake

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A chocolate mug cake is a quick and easy dessert that you can make in just a few minutes. It's a single-serving cake that's baked in a microwave-safe mug. The batter is typically made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, and oil.
The best part about a chocolate mug cake is its convenience. You don't need to heat up your oven or dirty multiple dishes. Simply mix the ingredients, microwave, and enjoy a warm, fudgy treat. It's perfect for a late-night craving or a quick dessert.
So if your are living alone, and you have some cake carving this is your best solution
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Pinch Salt
  • Vanilla Optional
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Oil

Equipment

  • 1 Mug
  • Microwave

Instructions
 

Combine Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients:
  1. Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Microwave:
  1. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 73IUCalcium: 181mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • If you find your batter is so thick add a bit of water or milk to it and mix
  • If it is so wet add a sprinkle of flour and mix. 
  • It is also optional for you to add a bit of liqueur or whiskey to the mixture   
  • When your batter is ready before putting it in the microwave you can simply add some chocolate chips to it or a teaspoon of chocolate spread.

Serving suggestions:

Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
 

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