Fast Microwave Chocolate Cake
Traditionally these are called mug cakes, but I use this recipe for those evenings when someone decides they want a piece of cake, even though we do not keep things like that in the house. You can make this in five minutes if you have everything handy.
Servings: 1 Person
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar Add more if you want sweeter
- 1 dash salt
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 dollop whip cream
Instructions
- Lightly oil the inside bottom and sides of the large, microwave-safe mug
- Add dry ingredients, stir to blend well
- Add milk and remaining oil, mix until no clumps
- Put mug on paper towel in microwave.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute to 90 seconds - keep an eye on it. It will expand and then be done.
- Carefully use knife to go around edges. Dump cake onto dessert plate. Add chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipcream.
- We sometimes make one and split between two people.
Notes
Microwave temps vary. The easiest thing to do is to keep an eye on it. Once it poofs up, after a few seconds it is done.