Mocha Mug Cake

Mocha Mug Cake

A quick, eggless chocolate-and-coffee cake mixed and cooked in a single mug.

Instructions

  1. 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.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 1.0 gr Baking Powder, 8.0 gr Cocoa Powder, 25.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 2.0 gr Instant Coffee, 0.3 gr Salt

    Cookware: fork, microwave-safe mug

  2. 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.

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Milk, 2.0 ml Vanilla Extract, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: fork, microwave-safe mug

  3. Step 3

    Fold the dark chocolate into the batter.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Dark Chocolate

    Cookware: fork, microwave-safe mug

  4. 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.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Microwave, microwave-safe mug

  5. Step 5

    Let the cake stand for 1 minute before serving.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Cookware: microwave-safe mug

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