5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
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Serves: 1 serving
 
Chocolate mug cake with a rich fudgy center topped with powdered sugar and vanilla ice cream. This 5 minute fudgy chocolate mug cake is perfect for those days when you’re craving an easy to make chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk, for swirling
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Topping
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Berries
Directions:
  1. First, add vegetable to a microwave safe mug. Next, whisk in egg, milk, vanilla, and granulated sugar until combined.
  2. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Add a spoonful of milk to the center of the batter, and swirl in but do not completely combine. Place chocolate chips in the center of the batter.
  4. Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 45 seconds to 2 minutes. The edges should be set while the center is still melty and fudgy.
  5. Serve this 5 minute chocolate mug cake topped with powdered sugar and vanilla ice cream.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2021/03/01/5-minute-fudgy-chocolate-mug-cake/