Chocolate Chai Spice Mug Cake with Whipped Cream

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A quick single-serving chocolate cake infused with warming chai spices, perfect for an effortless dessert or snack. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 2 min Serves 1 Desserts cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/8 tsp ground ginger until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
  3. Step 3: Microwave the mug on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, watching to ensure the cake rises but does not overflow. The cake should spring back when gently touched.
  4. Step 4: While the cake cooks, whip 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp powdered sugar in a small bowl with a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Remove the mug cake from the microwave, let cool for 2 minutes, then top with the freshly whipped cream before serving warm.

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