Single Serve Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in a decadent, single-serving chocolate cake in just minutes! This unbelievably easy microwave mug cake recipe requires no oven and delivers rich, moist chocolate goodness. Perfect for a quick dessert or midnight snack, this recipe is customizable to your favorite chocolate chips and is ready in under 10 minutes.

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 6 mins

Calories 660 kcal

Protein 23g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Single Serve Chocolate Cake

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips (or more)

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How to Make Single Serve Chocolate Cake

Mix 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder in a large mug.
Add 1 large egg and mix thoroughly until well combined.
Stir in 3 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Fold in 1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips (or more, to your liking!).
Microwave on high for 1-1.5 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through and springs back when lightly touched. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
Let cool slightly before carefully inverting the mug onto a plate to release the cake.