5 from 182 votes
Mug Cake
This Mug Cake mixes cocoa, flour, sugar, and baking powder with milk, oil, and vanilla, then cooks quickly in the microwave. The result is a moist single-serving chocolate cake studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, ideal for an individual indulgence without extended baking. Measuring flour properly and using the right mug shape affects texture and cooking evenness.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
3 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
738 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% 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.