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A chocolate mug cake served next to a glass of Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte on a white marble cooktop. The rich, chocolatey dessert and the creamy, iced drink create an indulgent and inviting pairing.

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert, ready in just 7 minutes! Moist, rich, and deeply chocolatey, it’s the ultimate solution for instant sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 603 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Spoon or fork for mixing
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    A white ceramic mug on a white marble cooktop, filled with all-purpose flour, white sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. A small whisk rests inside, ready to mix the dry ingredients.
  • Add milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
    A white ceramic mug on a white marble cooktop, now containing milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract added to the dry ingredients. A hand is seen using a small whisk to blend everything into a smooth batter.
  • Ensure there are no dry lumps; scrape the bottom of the mug for even mixing.
  • Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the cake rises and is set in the center.
    A white ceramic mug inside a microwave, with the chocolate cake visibly rising as it cooks. The microwave light highlights the rich texture of the cake as it sets and expands.
  • Let it cool for a minute before digging in.
    A freshly cooked chocolate mug cake sits on a white marble cooktop, slightly cooled. A spoonful is taken out, revealing its moist and fluffy interior, with gentle steam rising from the warm cake.
  • Enjoy as is, or top with chocolate chips, whipped cream, or ice cream for extra indulgence.
    A chocolate mug cake topped with melted chocolate chips, a swirl of whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. A spoon rests beside the mug, ready to dig into the decadent dessert.
  • Serve warm with your favorite Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte for the perfect treat.
    A chocolate mug cake served next to a glass of Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte on a white marble cooktop. The rich, chocolatey dessert and the creamy, iced drink create an indulgent and inviting pairing.