Craving a sweet treat but don’t want to spend hours baking? A mug cake is the perfect solution! It’s a quick and easy dessert that takes just a few minutes to prepare and cook.

With simple pantry ingredients and a microwave, you can enjoy a warm, fluffy, and delicious cake in no time. Whether you’re making a chocolate mug cake, vanilla mug cake, or a healthier version, this recipe will guide you through creating the perfect mug cake.

5-Minute Mug Cake Recipe

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

2

minutes

Cooking time

3

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 2 tbsp sugar

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• 3 tbsp milk

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

• Chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

• In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
• Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top (optional).
• Microwave on high for 90 seconds (cooking time may vary).
• Let it cool for 1 minute, then enjoy your warm, gooey mug cake! 🍫✨

Notes

• Add a scoop of ice cream or drizzle chocolate syrup for extra flavor!
• Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference.