Cooking Lucid
Chocolate Mug Cake
Single-serving chocolate cake in a mug, ready in 90 seconds. The ultimate late-night dessert emergency — fudgy, warm, and no sharing required.
Prep 3 min
Cook 2 min
Total 5 min
Serves 1
Ingredients
Step 1 — Mug cake batter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Step 2 — To serve
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix in a mug
In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- 2
Microwave
Microwave on high 70–90 seconds until risen and set but still slightly gooey in the center. Cool 1 minute. Dust with powdered sugar or top with ice cream.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 5g protein · 52g carbs · 18g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
