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Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

Quick and fudgy chocolate mug cake made in minutes, perfect for a single-serve dessert craving.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 567

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug
  • Measuring tablespoons
  • Spoon or small whisk
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, and olive oil directly to a large microwave-safe mug.
  2. Stir well until the batter is smooth and no dry pockets remain.
  3. Mix in the chocolate chips and sliced almonds.
  4. Microwave the mug cake in short bursts until it rises and sets, checking after 30 seconds.
  5. Let it cool slightly before eating straight from the mug.