The Best Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe for When You Need Something Sweet, Stat!

Mug cake
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Mug cakes are the perfect treat when you fancy all the comforting delight of a homemade cake but just can’t wait an hour for it to be baked. We all know the feeling. Ready in under two minutes, this double chocolate mug cake is full of gooey chocolatey goodness! Plus, it’s made with super simple ingredients you’ll find in your pantry.

Put your feet up and enjoy this tasty instant dessert with a cup of tea and your favorite show on Netflix. Bliss!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons high-quality cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • A splash of milk

Instructions:

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and salt in a large mug.
  2. Beat the egg, vanilla, oil, and milk in a small bowl until combined.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the mug and mix well.
  4. Cook in the microwave on high for 1½ minutes or until your mug cake looks like a cake!
  5. Serve with whipped cream and some berries for a truly decadent instant treat.