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Cake in a Mug

A fabulous mug full of chocolate cake in less than 5 minutes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole, almond, oat... etc.)
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola... etc.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions

  • Place into 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt a large microwave safe mug and mix until combined
  • Add 1/4 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of oil and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mug and mix until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated
  • Add 1 tablespoon (or more) of chocolate chips into the mug and stir just enough to work them into the cake batter
  • Microwave for 2 minutes 
  • Enjoy!