A mug cake is a quick and easy way to treat yourself or your loved ones to a delicious dessert. You don't need any special culinary skills or know any secrets to making mugs. If you have a few minutes to spare, you can make this magical mug cake using simple and readily available ingredients.

In this article, I'll tell you how to make a cupcake in the microwave or oven, what to use as a substitute for cocoa if you don't have any on hand, and how to prepare delicious healthy baked goods.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Mug cake with cocoa

If you don't have time to bake a chocolate cake in the oven but are craving something sweet, this microwave cocoa cupcake recipe is just what you need. It takes no more than 5 minutes to prepare and 1 minute to cook. After that, you'll be enjoying a delicious chocolate cupcake! Its soft and fluffy texture makes it the perfect chocolate dessert in a mug. This recipe makes one serving, and all you need is a mug and a microwave. So, not only is it delicious, it's also incredibly easy.
Nutritional value per serving
315.8 kcal
  • Proteins: 7.8 g
  • Fats: 10.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 47.1 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Flour
    3 tbsp
  • Sugar
    2 tbsp
  • Cocoa
    2 tbsp
  • Milk
    3 tbsp
  • Sunflower oil
    2 tbsp
  • Baking powder
    0.25 tsp
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Vanilla essence
    0.25 tsp
  • Milk chocolate
    20 G

Preparation

Step 1

Pour flour into a mug.

Step 2

Add sugar.

Step 3

Add cocoa.

Step 4

Add baking powder.

Step 5

Salt.

Step 6

Stir.

Step 7

Add milk and vanilla essence.

Step 8

Pour in sunflower oil.

Step 9

Stir.

Step 10

Add chopped chocolate. Mix again.

Step 11

Cook in the microwave for 1 minute.

Step 12
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Decorate with powdered sugar.

Microwave Cocoa Cake

I offer a quick and inexpensive recipe for a delicious microwave chocolate cake. This dessert is very easy to make and doesn't take much time to prepare. Your family and friends, especially the kids, are sure to be delighted.

Ingredients

  • Flour - 240 g
  • Cocoa powder - 85 g
  • Sugar - 150 g
  • Butter - 125 ml
  • Water - 500 ml
  • Baking powder - 10 g

Cooking time: 7-10 minutes

Servings: for a 23 cm diameter mold

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour sugar into a deep bowl.

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Step 2

Sift the flour there too.

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Step 3

Sift cocoa and baking powder. Mix.

Step 4

Pour in the melted butter.

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Step 5

Add water and stir.

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Step 6

Pour the batter into the pan. Microwave for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Cover the finished pie with chocolate icing and serve.

Can I use Nesquik or similar cocoa?
If you're looking to make a chocolate cake but don't have cocoa at home and don't have time to go to the store, you can substitute it with chocolate, carob, Nesquik, or a similar cocoa-containing drink. The first two options are best. Adding chocolate or carob will give your baked goods the desired color and flavor. Nesquik has a low cocoa content (only 17%), while it has a fairly high sugar content. This should be taken into account when substituting classic cocoa powder in a recipe. If you use Nesquik, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. However, keep in mind that the baked goods will not have as much of a chocolatey flavor.

Chocolate dessert in a mug in the oven or microwave

Delicate, airy, and chocolatey—that's exactly what you'll get with this cake recipe. This dessert can be made with simple and readily available ingredients and baked in the oven or microwave. Those who love ultra-chocolate baked goods can add dark or milk chocolate chips to the batter.

Ingredients

  • Sugar - 1/4 cup
  • Sunflower oil - 3 tbsp.
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp.
  • Flour - 1/4 cup
  • Cocoa - 3 tbsp.
  • Milk - 3 tbsp.

Cooking time: 5-30 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour sunflower oil into a deep bowl.

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Step 2

Add sugar and stir.

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Step 3

Beat in the egg.

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Step 4

Add vanilla essence.

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Step 5

Add flour.

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Step 6

Add cocoa. Stir.

Step 7

Pour in milk. Stir.

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Step 8

Pour into a baking dish. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes or microwave on high power for 1.5-2 minutes.

Flourless cocoa mug cake

Want to make a stunning chocolate banana muffin? This recipe will be a real lifesaver. This healthy muffin is ready in 5 minutes with minimal ingredients: no flour, sugar, or butter. Simple, quick, and delicious! By the way, our website has a whole collection of healthy muffin recipes for those who are closely monitoring their diet.

Ingredients

  • Banana - 1 pc.
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Cocoa – 2 tsp.
  • Baking powder – 1/4 tsp.
  • Vanillin - a pinch

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Break the banana into pieces.

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Step 2

Mash with a fork into a puree-like mass.

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Step 3

Add the egg.

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Step 4

Add cocoa.

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Step 5

Add baking powder and vanillin.

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Step 6

Mix a little and blend with a blender.

Step 7

Pour into a mug or other baking container. Microwave for 2 minutes on high power.

The easiest and fastest recipe for cocoa mug cake

If you need to quickly prepare a fragrant, sweet pastry to go with your tea or coffee, be sure to try this recipe. The entire preparation process takes no more than 5 minutes, and the results will pleasantly surprise you. Check out the easiest and fastest chocolate mug cake recipe.

Ingredients

  • Flour - 2 tbsp.
  • Sugar - 1 tbsp.
  • Cocoa - 1 tbsp.
  • Baking powder - a pinch
  • Sunflower oil - 1 tbsp.
  • Milk - 3 tbsp.
  • Nutella or chocolate chips - 1 tbsp.

Cooking time: 3-5 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour flour into a deep bowl.

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Step 2

Add sugar.

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Step 3

Add cocoa.

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Step 4

Stir.

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Step 5

Add baking powder and mix.

Step 6

Pour in sunflower oil.

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Step 7

Don't forget the milk. Stir again.

Step 8

Add Nutella.

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Step 9

Microwave for 1 minute at maximum power (1000W). Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar.

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Now you know how to make a cocoa cupcake in the microwave in 5 minutes and treat yourself to a chocolatey treat. Share in the comments if you've tried similar recipes. How did you get the results?

Video: Chocolate Muffin in a Mug with Cocoa Powder by Olga Matvey

If you're short on time to cook but craving something sweet and flavorful, the author of this video recipe knows how to solve the problem. Just a few simple ingredients found in every refrigerator, 5-10 minutes of free time, and delicious baked goods are on the table, delighting you and your loved ones.

This dessert is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dinner. You don't even need to turn on the oven. All you need is a mug and a microwave. Be sure to try this recipe; it's hard to imagine anything simpler, quicker, and more delicious.