Instant pick-me-up: Chocolate mug cake

by Metropol | June 25, 2025 8:40 am

Need instant indulgence? This microwave chocolate mug cake steps in to serve our sugar cravings when we need a quick lift.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 2 Tbsp oil (such as avocado, rice bran or coconut).
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1-2 Tbsp water
• Handful chocolate chips or 1 Tbsp hazelnut spread

METHOD

• Combine dry ingredients in a large microwave-safe mug.
• Whisk in wet ingredients until you reach a smooth consistency.
• Make a hole in the centre of the mug, filling it with either chocolate chips or hazelnut spread. Use the mixture to cover the filling.
• Microwave for 90 seconds. Depending on your microwave and consistency preference, it may need more or less time.
• Remove from the microwave and let cool for a few minutes. Dust with icing sugar or a scoop of ice cream.

Top tip: soup mugs are ideal to prevent your cake from overflowing.

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