Prep: 2 minutes | Cook: 1 minute | Total: 3 minutes | Serves: 1
Best For: Late-night cravings, easy desserts, kids’ treats

A Warm, Gooey Chocolate Cake in Just Minutes

This Chocolate Mug Cake is soft, rich, and gooey — and the best part is that it takes only a few minutes to make. With simple pantry ingredients and no baking skills required, it’s the perfect quick dessert for those moments when you want something sweet without making a full cake.

It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and comforting in every bite.

Ingredients for Chocolate Mug Cake

• 4 tbsp self-raising flour

• 4 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 3 tbsp milk

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• ½ tsp vanilla essence

• Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins:

• Chocolate chips

• Nutella or peanut butter (centre)

• Ice cream or cream (for serving)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Choose a large mug. Use a microwave-safe mug with room for the cake to rise.

2. Mix dry ingredients. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to the mug. Stir.

3. Add wet ingredients. Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.

4. Add extras (optional). Push chocolate chips or a spoon of Nutella into the centre.

5. Microwave. Cook for 60–80 seconds depending on your microwave. Do not overcook.

6. Serve. Enjoy warm straight from the mug, or top with ice cream or cream.

Helpful Tips

• Cook in short bursts — every microwave is different.

• Don’t overmix the batter; it can make the cake dense.

• Add Nutella or peanut butter for a molten centre.

• Let it cool for 1 minute — it will be very hot.

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses simple pantry ingredients.

• Ready in under 2 minutes.

• No baking skills or equipment needed.

• Soft, gooey, and perfectly portioned.

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