15-Minute Chocolate Chip Fudgy Mug Cake Recipe
This quick and easy 15-minute microwave chocolate chip cake is a single-serving dessert that’s fudgy, moist, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in no time. Made in a mug with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is ideal for when you want a warm, homemade treat without the fuss of baking a whole cake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons (27g) All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons (25g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Pinch of Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) Milk
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug (approximately 12-14 oz capacity), whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and sweetness.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract into the mug with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly using a spoon or small whisk until the batter is smooth and free of dry flour streaks. Take care not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them up, to create pockets of melted chocolate in the final cake.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 minutes. The cake should be set around the edges and slightly fudgy in the center. Adjust cooking time if necessary based on your microwave wattage.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the mug from the microwave and allow the cake to stand for 3 minutes. This resting time helps the cake finish setting and cool slightly for safe, enjoyable eating. Serve warm directly from the mug.
Notes
- Microwave power levels vary; if your cake is undercooked, add cooking time in 15-second increments.
- You can substitute plant-based milk and oil to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Use melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a richer flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent a tough texture.
- Be cautious when removing the mug from the microwave as it may be hot.
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