π« Chocolate Mug Cake
A warm chocolate cake you make in a mug β ready in just 1 minute!
π§Ύ Ingredients
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4 tablespoons flour
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4 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon oil or melted butter
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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Optional mix-ins:
π« chocolate chips | π¨ scoop of ice cream | π berries | π₯₯ coconut flakes
π©βπ³ Kid-Friendly Steps
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Grab a microwave-safe mug.
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Add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder β mix well.
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Add milk and oil. Stir until smooth (no clumps!).
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Sprinkle in chocolate chips if you want extra gooey yum.
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Microwave for 60β90 seconds β watch it rise like magic! β¨
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Let it cool slightly, then top with whipped cream or ice cream.
π₯ Adult Help Suggested: Microwave handling β mug will be hot.
β Fun Tips
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Add rainbow sprinkles on top for party cake vibes.
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Mix in peanut butter for a Reeseβs-style cake.
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Turn into volcano cake by adding a scoop of ice cream that melts on top.
π« Why Kids Love It
It cooks like magic right in a mug β fast, fun, chocolatey, and cozy.
Perfect for after-school treats or movie nights!
π Quick Parent Notes
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Single-serving dessert β no big cleanup
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Ready in minutes β great for cravings
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Easy to customize
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Works with whole wheat flour too
π¨ Printable Recipe Card
Chocolate Mug Cake
Time: 5 min prep + 1 min cook | Serves: 1 mug cake
Ingredients
β’ 4 tbsp flour
β’ 4 tbsp milk
β’ 2 tbsp cocoa powder
β’ 2 tbsp sugar
β’ 1 tbsp oil
β’ 1/4 tsp baking powder
Steps
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Mix dry + wet ingredients in mug.
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Microwave 60β90 sec.
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Add toppings & enjoy!
Kid Tip: Make a smiley face with chocolate chips on top! π
Adult Note: Mug will be hot after microwaving.
