Mug Cake
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5
Mug Cake
Description
The Mug Cake combines dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, with milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded in and sprinkled on top before microwaving for 60 to 90 seconds until puffed and set. The cake develops a tender crumb with pockets of melted chocolate bits. Cooking in a shorter, wider ceramic mug yields more even heat distribution and prevents overflow.
This quick microwave preparation offers a convenient dessert portion that can be customized by mixing in fillings such as cream cheese, caramel, peanut butter, or Nutella before cooking or serving alongside. The texture can vary slightly depending on microwave strength and mug thickness, so initial timing trials help achieve preferred doneness. Proper flour measurement is critical to avoid dryness.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup milk 60ml, whole
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5mL)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe mug, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, oil, and vanilla and stir until well combined and smooth. Stir in most of the chocolate chips, and sprinkle the top with the remaining chips.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds or until the cake is puffed and the center looks dry. Let cool for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
- Measure flour by fluffing it with a spoon, then spooning into the measuring cup before leveling off to prevent dry cake.
- Use a short, wide ceramic mug without metal to allow even cooking and prevent overflow.
- Microwave times vary; start with 60 seconds then increase to 90 seconds to find ideal doneness based on your appliance.
- Mix in flavor variations like cream cheese, caramel, peanut butter, Nutella, or Biscoff into the batter or serve on top for extra taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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