Craving something sweet but short on time? This 5-minute chocolate cake recipe is the perfect solution for satisfying your chocolate desires without spending hours in the kitchen. With minimal ingredients and a quick preparation process, this cake delivers rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey flavors that make it an instant favorite. Whether you’re preparing a last-minute dessert or indulging in a solo treat, this cake is easy, fast, and simply delightful.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
- Whipped cream, ice cream, or powdered sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mug: In a large microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until all the dry ingredients are well-mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes a smooth batter. Make sure there are no lumps of dry ingredients at the bottom of the mug.
- Optional Chocolate Chips: If you’re feeling extra indulgent, fold in the chocolate chips into the batter for a molten chocolate center.
- Microwave: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s power. The cake should rise and be set on top, but still slightly gooey in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for a minute or two, then top with whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy your perfectly portioned, warm, and gooey chocolate cake in just 5 minutes!