Description
Quick Chocolate Mug Cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its speedy preparation and rich flavor. Microwave magic creates a warm, indulgent treat in minutes that satisfies sudden sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute)
- 3 tbsps milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Thoroughly combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug, ensuring a completely uniform mixture with no visible clumps.
- Liquid Integration: Gently pour milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter achieves a smooth, velvety texture. Delicately fold in chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Microwave Metamorphosis: Position the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 60-90 seconds. Watch attentively as the cake rises and sets, maintaining a moist, decadent interior without overcooking.
- Cooling and Garnishing: Allow the cake to rest for 1-2 minutes, tempering its intense heat. Enhance the dessert with optional garnishes like a cloud of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Texture: Microwave in short bursts (45-60 seconds) and check consistency, as overcooking transforms the cake from moist to rubbery. Stop heating when cake looks slightly underdone.
- Customize Chocolate Intensity: Swap cocoa powder types or mix dark and milk chocolate chips to create deeper or milder chocolate profiles matching personal taste preferences.
- Quick Ingredient Substitutions: Replace milk with alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk for dietary needs. Use gluten-free flour for celiac-friendly version. Swap sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for low-carb option.
- Enhance Texture Tricks: Sift dry ingredients to eliminate potential lumps, ensuring smoother batter. Add a pinch of instant espresso powder to amplify chocolate’s richness without changing primary flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg