Mocha Mug Cake
A quick, eggless chocolate-and-coffee cake mixed and cooked in a single mug.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a microwave-safe mug of at least 350 ml capacity, stir the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking powder, and salt with a fork until evenly combined.
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Step 2
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until no pockets of dry flour remain, scraping the bottom and sides of the mug.
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Step 3
Fold the dark chocolate into the batter.
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Step 4
Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then check the center. Continue in 10-second intervals until the top is set and no wet batter remains, usually 70 to 90 seconds total.
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Step 5
Let the cake stand for 1 minute before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Cook the cake until no wet batter remains in the center. Let it stand briefly for heat to distribute, handle the mug carefully, and eat promptly.
Risk factors
- Raw flour in uncooked batter
- Uneven microwave heating
- Hot mug and steam