No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Mug Cakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Rich and intensely chocolatey mini cakes that come together in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick individual dessert. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and 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 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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

• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 5 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
• for dusting (optional) powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 5 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp baking powder until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Step 3: Fold in 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips gently, then divide the batter equally into two microwave-safe mugs.
4. Step 4: Microwave each mug separately on high for 60-70 seconds; the cake should rise and look set but slightly moist on top.
5. Step 5: Let cakes cool for 3 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm.