Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake Recipe
This quick and easy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is the perfect single-serving dessert for when you crave something sweet but don’t want to bake a whole cake. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s a warm, soft, and moist cake studded with melty chocolate chips, cooked conveniently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Total Time: 6.5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, add the flour and sugar. Stir to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and whisk until you get a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the batter so they are evenly distributed.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the cake has set and is cooked through but still moist. Cooking time may vary depending on the microwave wattage.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mug cake to cool for a minute or two before enjoying warm straight from the mug.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on your microwave to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Feel free to add a pinch of baking powder for a fluffier cake.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor or mix in nuts for some crunch.
Keywords: chocolate chip mug cake, microwave cake, quick dessert, single serving cake, easy mug cake
