Chocolate mug cake (microwave)

Name: Chocolate mug cake (microwave)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 ml baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp neutral oil; ¼ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

A single serving of warm, moist chocolate cake in under five minutes, stirred right in the mug, no oven. Watch the video above for Gemma's method.

5 min · 1 servings

Inspired by Bigger Bolder Baking

Ingredients

Units

all-purpose flour4 tbsp
granulated sugar3 tbsp
cocoa powder2 tbsp
baking powder1 ml
salt1 pinch
milk3 tbsp
neutral oil2 tbsp
vanilla extract¼ tsp
chocolate chips (optional)1 tbsp

Method

1
Stir the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt together directly in a large mug.
2
Add the milk, oil and vanilla. Stir until the batter is smooth with no dry pockets left.
3
Scatter over the chocolate chips if using. Microwave on full power 60–90 seconds until the top is just set.
4
Let it rest a minute. It keeps cooking in the mug. Eat right away, ideally with a scoop of ice cream. See the video for tips.

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts, milk, eggs and gluten.

Allergies? Always check the packaging of the products you use. Labels can vary between brands.

Diet

Notes

This is an at-home version. Follow the video above for the exact method. Microwaves vary; start at 60 seconds and add in 10-second steps.

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