3-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
A rich, fudgy chocolate mug cake ready in just 3 minutes — perfect for those late-night sweet cravings! Topped with a warm homemade chocolate sauce, this single-serve dessert is pure indulgence without the effort.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower or vegetable)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp milk
- Sauce: 2 tbsp sweetened cocoa powder
- Sauce: 1 tbsp margarine or butter
- Sauce: 1/3 cup milk
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Directions
- 1
Use a microwave-safe mug with at least 300 ml capacity — this prevents overflow as the batter rises during cooking.
- 2
Add the egg, cocoa powder, sugar, flour, oil, baking powder, and milk directly into the mug. Stir well with a fork until the batter is completely smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Microwave on full power (800–1000 W) for 3 minutes. The cake is ready when the surface is set but the center remains slightly moist for a soft, tender texture.
- 4
While the cake cooks, prepare the sauce: combine cocoa powder, margarine, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens into a smooth, pourable sauce.
- 5
Pour the warm sauce over the freshly cooked mug cake immediately and enjoy straight from the mug!
💡 Chef's Tip
Microwave wattages vary — start at 2 min 30 sec and check doneness before adding extra time. For a molten lava effect, press a square of dark chocolate into the center of the batter before microwaving.
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