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Chocolate Mug Cake

Eggless microwave mug cake with optional dark chocolate center.

Break the Spice

Eggless microwave mug cake with optional dark chocolate center.

5 min
Prep time
2 min
Cook time
7 min
Total time
1
Yield

Ingredients

8 ingredients

Adjust servings

Servings: 11 to 2

Ingredients and nutrition update together

Per serving393 kcal
Fat
19g
Carbs
54g
Protein
6g

Whole recipe (1 serving): 393 kcal

  • 1.5 tbsp butter (salted/unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp white/brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt (skip if using salted butter)
  • Dark chocolate chunk

Method

6 steps
  1. Add 1.5 tbsp butter to a microwave-safe mug and melt it.
  2. Add 2 tbsp sugar to the melted butter and mix well.
  3. Add 3 tbsp milk and stir until combined.
  4. Add 3 tbsp all purpose flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt (if using unsalted butter). Mix until smooth.
  5. Optional: place a chunk of dark chocolate in the center of the batter for an oozy lava effect.
  6. Microwave on high for 1 minute (1000 Watt) or 1 minute 15 seconds (800 Watt).
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Adding cocoa powder to hot melted butter enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • All other ingredients need to be in room temperature so the butter doesn't clump.
  • Microwave times: 1 minute on 1000 Watt, 1 minute 15 seconds on 800 Watt.

Equipment

  • microwave

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