Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake (5‑Minute Microwave Recipe)
This easy chocolate coffee mug cake is the perfect single‑serve dessert when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to bake a whole cake. Ready in just 5 minutes, this microwave mug cake is fluffy, rich, and customizable with chocolate chips, espresso powder, or your favorite frosting. Enjoy it straight from the mug or top with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle for a quick indulgence.
Equipment
- spoon
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa
- 1 egg
- 3 Tablesoons vegetable oil
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- splash of vanilla
- 3 Tablespoons Hershey's syrup
Instructions
- Spray baking non-stick spray in the coffee mug so the batter won't stick.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
- Pour in milk, chocolate syrup, oil and vanilla, mix well.
- Pour into mug and place mug into microwave,
- With a 1200 watt microwave, cook for 3-4 minutes.Check to make sure it is done with a toothpick
- If needed cook additional 30-1 minute interval.
- Cake may rise over top of mug--do not be alarmed!
- Remove mug from the microwave.
- Allow to cool.
- If desired, remove from the cup, or use the cake as a plate.
- Frost the cake with your favorite frosting.