Chocolate-Chili Mug Cake
An indulgent single-serving chocolate cake with a hint of chili heat, ready in minutes in the microwave. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar 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 320 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.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- a pinch salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp chili powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Step 3: Fold in 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Step 4: Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes until the cake has risen and is set but still moist in the center (microwave times may vary).
- Step 5: Let cool for 2 minutes before enjoying straight from the mug.
