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5-Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake (Ready in 2 Minutes!)

This 5-ingredient chocolate mug cake is a single-serving treat that goes from pantry to piping hot in about two minutes. It delivers a perfectly moist and fudgy cake using simple pantry staples.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 4 tbsp Milk Any kind, dairy or non-dairy
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Or other neutral oil

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe mug (10-12 oz)
  • 1 Fork or Small Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a 10-12 ounce microwave-safe mug, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk together with a fork until well combined.
  2. Pour the milk and vegetable oil into the mug. Stir with the fork until the batter is smooth and just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Place the mug in the center of the microwave and cook on high for 60-90 seconds. The cake is ready when the top is set and springs back lightly to the touch.
  4. Carefully remove the mug from the microwave. Let it cool for at least one minute before enjoying. Add toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 6gFat: 22gFiber: 4g

Notes

For extra decadence, add 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips to the batter before microwaving.
Ensure you do not overcook the mug cake, as this will result in a rubbery texture. Check it at the 60-second mark.
Keyword 5 ingredient dessert,chocolate mug cake,mug cake

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