3 Minute Cup Cake
This speedy dessert is prepared in the microwave, offering a rich chocolate cake with a hint of orange. The batter, made from dark chocolate, butter, flour, sugar, eggs, and orange zest, is cooked directly in mugs. It yields a warm, gooey cake in just about 50 seconds of cooking time, perfect for an instant sweet treat. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent finish. The recipe makes enough for four to six servings, depending on your mug size.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
Method
- Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together using a double boiler or by microwaving for 60 seconds. Leave this mixture to one side.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, orange zest, salt, and eggs in a bowl, whisking them together.
- Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the batter evenly into four large or six medium mugs that are safe for microwave use.
- Cook the mugs in the microwave on high for approximately 50 seconds. The exact time may vary based on your desired consistency, the number of mugs, and your appliance's power.
- Allow the cakes to cool for at least 30 seconds before serving. A dollop of ice cream, such as salted caramel, makes a recommended topping.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium714700 mg
Recipe details
CategoryDessert
AuthorChef by Chance
