Microwave Instant Mug Chocolate Cake
A quick and indulgent single-serving chocolate cake made in a mug, ready in minutes for an instant dessert fix. This American-inspired Instant Pot 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 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
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a microwave-safe mug, combine 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 4 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly with a fork until evenly mixed.
- Step 2: Add 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients in the mug. Mix until smooth and free of lumps.
- Step 3: Microwave the mug cake on high power for 70-90 seconds, watching closely from 70 seconds onward to ensure it rises and the surface looks set but moist.
- Step 4: Let the mug cake cool for 2 minutes before eating to allow the cake to firm up and the flavors to meld.
