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5 minute chocolate mug cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
@Cmom02
Louisville, KY

Don't remember where this recipe came from, but sent it to friends & family immediately.

(1 rating)
yield 1 -2
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For 5 minute chocolate mug cake

  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 4 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa
  • 1
    egg
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 sm
    splash vanilla extract
  • 1 lg
    coffee mug (microwave safe)

How To Make 5 minute chocolate mug cake

  • 1
    Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well.
  • 2
    Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
  • 3
    Pour in milk and oil and mix well.
  • 4
    Add chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract; and mix again.
  • 5
    Put your mug in the microwave, and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed. Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto plate, if desired.
  • 6
    EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous.)
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