Fluffy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake with Gooey Center
Make this fast, single-serving chocolate chip mug cake in your microwave. It is a quick microwave dessert ready in minutes, perfect for late-night cravings.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp chocolate chips (plus extra for the center)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of a standard 10-12 ounce microwave-safe mug.
- In the mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well with a fork until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips.
- Place 3 to 4 extra chocolate chips directly in the center of the batter for a gooey middle.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on microwave wattage; start checking at 60 seconds. The cake should look set on top but still slightly soft.
- Let the mug cake cool for 1 minute before eating directly from the mug.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk with buttermilk.
- If you want a protein mug cake, replace 1 tablespoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder.
- If your microwave is high-powered, use 50% power for 1 minute 30 seconds to prevent the edges from becoming tough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg