5 Minute Chocolate Cake
Craving something sweet but short on time? This *5 Minute Chocolate Cake* is the ultimate single-serving dessert that satisfies your chocolate cravings in a snap! Made with pantry staples like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder, this quick microwave cake comes together in just two minutes of prep and cooks in under three minutes. Moist, rich, and wonderfully customizable, you can enhance this recipe with a sprinkle of chocolate chips for extra decadence or top it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dreamy finish. Perfect for busy weeknights, late-night cravings, or a quick midday treat, this easy chocolate mug cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. Ready in minutes, but indulgent enough to feel like a real treat, it’s the ultimate blend of convenience and luxury!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug or bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to avoid lumps.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until a smooth batter forms.
If desired, fold in the chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Place the mug or bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave's wattage. The cake should rise and look set in the center.
Carefully remove the mug or bowl from the microwave (it will be hot). Let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your quick and delicious chocolate cake straight from the mug, or transfer it to a plate and top with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 275 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
