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.
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Baking powder
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Milk whole
- 2 tbsp Chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 tbsp Chocolate chips semi-sweet
- Butter or oil for greasing the mug
Instructions
- Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter or oil.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder to the mug or a mixing bowl.
- Pour in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared mug if you mixed it separately.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips on top.
- Microwave for 60–90 seconds, depending on the power of your microwave, until the cake is just set.
- Let the mug cake cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Every microwave cooks differently, so begin checking after 45 seconds.
Do not overcook the cake or it may become dry.
Notes
Use a large mug to prevent the batter from overflowing while cooking.
Enjoy warm for the best gooey chocolate texture.