Fantastic 10 Minute Chocolate Cake
Treat yourself to indulgence with this *Fantastic 10 Minute Chocolate Cake*, a quick and fuss-free dessert perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in an instant. Designed to come together in just 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, this single-serve microwave chocolate cake is made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. The addition of hot water ensures a moist and tender texture, while optional chocolate chips take the decadence up a notch. Whether enjoyed straight from the mug or elegantly plated, this no-oven-required chocolate cake is the ultimate sweet fix for busy days or late-night cravings. Perfect for two servings, it's a deliciously simple treat you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug or bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and slightly thin. This step ensures a moist cake.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness.
Microwave the mixture on high power for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave's wattage. The cake should look set on top and spring back when touched lightly.
Let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy it directly from the mug or transfer it onto a plate for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 871 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*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.
