Chocolate Mug Cake

A soft, chocolatey single-serving cake made right in a glass. Ready in about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
• 1 tbsp (6 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips, optional

Steps

1. Choose a microwave-safe glass that holds at least 300 ml (10 oz). Stir the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together in it.
2. Add the milk and oil. Stir until smooth, scraping the bottom to catch any dry flour. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.
3. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. If the center still looks wet, microwave in 10-second bursts until the top is just set, usually 60–90 seconds total. Let stand for 1 minute before eating; the glass will be hot.