MySweetBites

When time is short but chocolate calls, this is your hero: a single-serve mug cake that’s warm, gooey, and ready in under 5 minutes. No oven, no mess – just pure indulgence straight from the microwave. Perfect for busy nights or a sneaky afternoon treat!
Serves: 1 (but you’ll want seconds)
Prep & cook time: 5 minutes total
Ingredients
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
3 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
A handful of dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional, for a molten center)
For serving: Whipped cream or ice cream (totally optional but recommended!)
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt with a fork.
Add the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain (it should look like thick brownie batter).
If using, push a few chocolate chips into the center of the batter.
Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds (or until it puffs up and a toothpick comes out mostly clean – start checking at 1 minute, as microwaves vary!).
Let it cool for 1 minute, then dig in right from the mug or tip it onto a plate.
Soft, fudgy, and oh-so-satisfying – it’s like a mini lava cake without the wait.

Who’s trying this tonight?😻