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Chocolate Mug Cake

Rich and Quick Chocolate Mug Cake in Just 5 Minutes

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this magical Chocolate Mug Cake, ready in just 5 minutes for any chocolate lover.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder adds rich flavor
  • 4 tablespoons flour white, oat, or gluten-free
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener sugar, coconut sugar, or liquid
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder helps the cake rise
  • 1 tablespoon oil or nut butter for moisture
  • 3 tablespoons milk of choice dairy or plant-based
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor

Equipment

  • microwave-safe mug
  • bowl
  • fork or whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Combine the dry ingredients (cocoa powder, flour, salt, sweetener, baking powder) in a bowl until well mixed.
  2. Add the wet ingredients (milk, oil/nut butter, vanilla) and mix vigorously until smooth.
  3. Transfer the batter into a greased microwave-safe mug, leaving space at the top.
  4. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 14 minutes.
  5. Remove from microwave or oven; let cool for a couple of minutes before enjoying your mug cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfect for quick desserts with endless flavor variations. Best served topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

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