10-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 Serves 1 🏷 Dessert

This speedy dessert is prepared directly in a mug and cooked in the microwave, delivering a warm chocolate cake in about 10 minutes. It's a convenient single-serving treat that requires no oven and minimal clean-up, making it ideal for a sudden sweet craving. The recipe uses common pantry staples for a fuss-free, indulgent result.

10-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons white sugar
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 dash pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  1. Combine the sugar, flour, milk, olive oil, cocoa powder, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mug that is safe for microwave use.
  2. Microwave the mixture for approximately 2 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through in the centre.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories836 kcal
Fat48 g
Sugars65 g
Protein13 g
Sodium248 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
AuthorBaker Boy