90-Second Double Chocolate Mug Cake

Craving chocolate but short on time? This 90-Second Chocolate Mug Cake is the perfect quick dessert. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in the microwave, it turns into a soft, moist, and delicious chocolate cake in just 90 seconds. It’s ideal for satisfying a last-minute sweet craving without turning on the oven. Cocoa powder provides natural antioxidants, and making a single-serving dessert is a great way to enjoy a homemade treat in moderation. If you’re in the mood for a richer, shareable dessert with an irresistibly fudgy texture, don’t miss our Fudgy & Gooey Brownies.

It’s ideal for satisfying a last-minute sweet craving without turning on the oven. Cocoa powder provides natural antioxidants, and making a single-serving dessert is a great way to enjoy a homemade treat in moderation. If you’re in the mood for a richer, shareable dessert with an irresistibly fudgy texture, don’t miss our Fudgy & Gooey Brownies.

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Double Chocolate Mug Cake

This rich and fudgy Double Chocolate Mug Cake is made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, then cooked in the microwave in just 60–90 seconds. A quick and easy single-serving dessert perfect for chocolate lovers.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 6 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 1057 kcal

Equipment

• Microwave

Ingredients

 

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• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips Mixing in the Batter
• 1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips Sprinkle on the Top

Instructions

 

Sifting the Flour and Cocoa Powder

• Sift the flour and cocoa powder

Adding the Dry Ingredients

• Add the sugar, salt, and baking powder and mix well

Adding the Wet Ingredients

• Add the oil, vanilla extract, and milk

  Mix well

Adding the Chocolate Chips

• Add the chocolate chips and mix well

Preparing the Mug

• Grease a microwave-safe mug with butter
• Pour the batter into the prepared mug
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the batter

Microwaving the Mug Cake

• Microwave for 60–90 seconds, depending on your microwave's power, or until the cake is just set

Garnishing the Mug Cake

• Sprinkle grated chocolate over the cake
Meaningful Masala Tips:
1- Every microwave cooks differently, so begin checking after 45 seconds.
2- Do not overcook the cake or it may become dry.
3- Use a large mug to prevent the batter from overflowing while cooking.

Notes

 

Serving Suggestion:

Enjoy warm for the best gooey chocolate texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 1057kcalCarbohydrates: 139gProtein: 22gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 749mgPotassium: 1166mgFiber: 21gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 302mgIron: 12mg

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