The Moistest Chocolate Mug Cake

Dessert, Quick Snack

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (31 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (10 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (1 gram)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (can add 1 tbsp more if you like it a bit sweeter) (25 grams)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnut chocolate spread or mini chocolate chips

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
  2. Whisk in the milk and vegetable oil until all ingredients are combined and batter has no clumps.
  3. Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug. Use a 14-ounce mug to allow enough head space for the cake to rise without pouring over.
  4. Add hazelnut chocolate spread in the middle of the batter or mini chocolate chips. Just drop it in the middle; no need to push it down and sink it in the batter. It does that on its own when it cooks!
  5. Place a paper towel into the microwave and set the mug on top (this is to catch any batter if your mug cake overflows).
  6. Microwave mug cake for 70 seconds on high.
  7. Carefully remove from microwave and enjoy!