Microwave Colorado Chocolate Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth in minutes with this Microwave Colorado Chocolate Cake—a rich, single-serving dessert that's perfect for quick indulgence. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips, this easy recipe delivers decadent chocolate flavor with minimal effort. Moist and fluffy, this cake is mixed directly in a mug and ready in under 2 minutes, making it the ultimate time-saving treat. Whether you choose to enjoy it plain or elevate it with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup, this microwave mug cake offers unbeatable convenience and irresistible homemade comfort. Perfect for busy chocolate lovers craving dessert on demand, this recipe invites you to savor the simplicity without sacrificing flavor.
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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
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons Chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoons Water (optional, for added moisture)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
If desired, add a tablespoon of water to make the cake slightly more moist.
Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Place the mug or bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s wattage. The cake is done when it has risen and is set in the middle.
Carefully remove the mug or bowl from the microwave (it will be hot) and let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Microwave Colorado Chocolate Cake plain, or top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 427 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 322 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.
