Did you know you can make a chocolate dessert in the microwave in just 5 minutes? And it's quite easy. Surprise your guests and treat yourself and your loved ones with a fragrant and delicious mug cake! With minimal effort, time, and ingredients, you'll have a light and flavorful mug cake!

In today's collection, I'll show you how to make a mug cake with milk or kefir, and how to replace ingredients you don't have in the fridge.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Classic Chocolate Mug Cake with Cocoa Powder in a Microwave

Let's start with the most classic chocolate cake recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a mug, a microwave, and 5-10 minutes of your time. With just a little effort, you'll be enjoying delicious homemade baked goods. Let's make this cake together!
Nutritional value per serving
359.4 kcal
  • Proteins: 7.6 g
  • Fats: 16.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 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
  • Egg C1
    1 pcs
  • Sunflower oil
    1 tbsp
  • Milk
    2 tbsp
  • Flour
    2 tbsp
  • Cocoa
    1 tbsp
  • Sugar
    1 tbsp
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Baking powder
    1 tsp
  • Jam
    1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the egg in a deep bowl. Add milk.

Step 2

Pour in sunflower oil.

Step 3

Add flour.

Step 4

Let's not forget about cocoa.

Step 5

Add sugar and salt. Mix.

Step 6

Add baking powder.

Step 7

Divide the dough into two pans.

Step 8

Add jam to one of the molds, if desired. Cover with dough.

Step 9
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Cook in the microwave at maximum power for 3 minutes.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes have cooled slightly, you can dust them with powdered sugar. They will be moist and airy.

Quick chocolate mug cake in 3 minutes!

Simple, quick, and oh-so-chocolatey! That's how you can sum up this cake recipe. It's delicious, airy, and fragrant. And it only takes 5 minutes to make!

Ingredients

  • Flour - 4 tbsp.
  • Sugar - 4 tbsp.
  • Cocoa - 2 tbsp.
  • Milk - 3 tbsp.
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Butter - 25 g

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

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

Beat in the egg.

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Step 4

Add milk.

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Step 5

Melted butter.

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Step 6

To give it a chocolate color and flavor, add cocoa.

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Step 7

Beat the mixture using a mixer.

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Step 8

Divide the dough into two parts and place them into circles.

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Step 9

Place the glasses in the microwave one by one for 3 minutes.

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Microwave cupcake with chocolate inside

If you're a true chocolate lover, you'll love this mega-chocolate cake. It's made with not only cocoa but also dark chocolate, which melts when heated, creating an incredibly delicious filling. Want to try this treat? Then get to it now—it takes less than 5 minutes to make!

Ingredients

  • Flour - 3 tbsp.
  • Sugar - 1 tbsp.
  • Cocoa - 1 tbsp.
  • Baking powder - 0.5 tsp.
  • Sunflower oil - 1.5 tbsp.
  • Milk - 5 tbsp.
  • Dark chocolate - 3 pieces
  • Powdered sugar - for decoration

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour flour into a mug.

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Step 2

Add sugar and salt.

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Step 3

Add cocoa.

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Step 4

Be sure to add baking powder.

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Step 5

Stir with a spoon or fork.

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Step 6

Add sunflower oil.

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Step 7

Pour in the milk.

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Step 8

Stir until a homogeneous chocolate mass is obtained.

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Step 9

Add the chocolate pieces. Place them one on top of the other in the center of the bowl. Press them down lightly with a fork until the dough is completely covered with chocolate.

Step 10

Microwave for 1-2 minutes at 700W. Sprinkle the finished cake with powdered sugar, if desired.

Microwave chocolate kefir cake

A delicious, quick, no-bake cake. Not sure it's even possible? I'm sharing a quick and easy recipe for a microwaveable chocolate cake with buttercream frosting. Just the sight of this mouth-watering kefir dessert will make your mouth water.

Ingredients

For the test

  • Eggs – 5 pcs.
  • Kefir – 200 ml.
  • Flour – 80 g
  • Cocoa powder – 20 g
  • Stevia – 2 g
  • Soda – ¼ tsp.
  • Salt - a pinch

For impregnation

  • Water – 50 ml
  • Honey – 30 g

For the cream

  • Cottage cheese – 300 g
  • Stevia – 10 g
  • Date pekmez – 5 g
  • Vanilla – to taste

Cooking time: 15 – 20 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Combine 5 egg whites and 2 yolks with kefir in a bowl.

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Step 2

Add baking soda, vanilla and salt. Stir.

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Step 3

Combine the dry flour and cocoa. Fold them into the egg mixture, adding them a little at a time.

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Step 4

Divide the dough into 3 parts. Place the first part in a wide baking pan.

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Step 5

Microwave the pan for 3 minutes. Once the time is up, remove the finished cakes from the pan. Bake 2 more cakes in the same manner.

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Step 6

Let the finished cakes cool. Trim off the domed tops.

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Step 7

Dilute warm water with honey. Generously soak the cake layers on both sides with the syrup.

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Step 8

Place the soft cottage cheese in a separate bowl. Add the sweetener, date paste, and a pinch of vanilla, if desired. Whip the cream.

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Step 9

Spread a thick layer of cream over the cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top. Assemble the cake.

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Step 10

Spread the remaining cream on the sides of the cake. Cover the top with jam, boiled condensed milk, or melted chocolate. Decorate with fresh fruit. Refrigerate overnight. Enjoy!

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Moist chocolate mug cake in a microwave

If your microwaved cupcakes aren't moist enough, you can soak them in syrup, or try a different recipe. Here are step-by-step instructions for making a quick and easy moist chocolate mug cake in just 1 minute. Just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients are all you need to make this magical dessert.

Ingredients

  • Nutella - 3 tbsp. l.
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Sunflower oil - 1.5 tbsp.
  • Flour - 3 tbsp.

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Place Nutella into a mug.

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Step 2

Beat in the egg and mix well.

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Step 3

Add oil.

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Step 4

Add flour.

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Step 5

Mix well with a fork.

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Step 6

Microwave for 1-2 minutes at 800W. This is the resulting moist chocolate cake.

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A simple and delicious eggless chocolate cake made in the microwave.

A simple and quick recipe for a light and flavorful dessert. It's perfect when you're suddenly craving chocolate cake. This cake is made with only the most affordable ingredients you can probably find in your kitchen. Be sure to try making this quick and easy dessert and treat yourself to a delicious treat.

Ingredients

  • Flour - 70 g
  • Sugar - 30 g
  • Cocoa - 15 g
  • Baking powder - 4 g
  • Milk (kefir) - 90 ml
  • Sunflower oil - 15 g
  • Vanilla extract - 1 tsp.
  • Additives (nuts, chocolate, berries, dried fruits) - 20-25 g

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Mix flour with cocoa.

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Step 2

Add sugar.

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Step 3

Add baking powder.

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Step 4

Mix until smooth.

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Step 5

Pour in the milk.

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Step 6

Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract.

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Step 7

Stir until the ingredients are combined.

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Step 8

Transfer the dough into the circles. Add the ingredients. Mix.

Step 9

Microwave on maximum power. At 900 watts, two mugs will cook in 90-120 seconds.

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Milk-free microwave chocolate cake

If you don't have milk or kefir on hand, don't worry. You can make this microwave chocolate cake without these ingredients. The lack of dairy won't affect the flavor. The cake will be sweet and richly chocolatey, filling the entire kitchen with its incredible aroma.

Ingredients

  • Flour - 3 tbsp.
  • Cocoa - 2 tbsp.
  • Instant coffee - 2 tbsp.
  • Baking powder - 1/4 tsp.
  • Water - 2 tbsp.
  • Sugar - 3 tbsp.
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Sunflower oil - 2 tbsp.
  • Vanillin - 1/4 tsp.

Cooking time: 5-7 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour flour into a mug.

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Step 2

Add cocoa and instant coffee.

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Step 3

Add baking powder. Pour in water.

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Step 4

Add sugar.

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Step 5

Add the egg.

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Step 6

Pour in sunflower oil. Add vanilla.

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Step 7

Mix thoroughly.

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Step 8

Place the mug in the microwave for 1.5 minutes. The chocolate cake is ready!

Flourless Chocolate Cake in 2 Minutes in the Microwave

Simple, affordable, delicious, and best of all – completely flourless! Want to make a delicious chocolate cake with minimal effort and time? Then you'll love this recipe!

Ingredients

  • Chocolate - 90 g
  • Butter - 2 tbsp.
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Sugar - 2 tbsp.
  • Vanilla sugar - 5 g
  • Cocoa - 1 tsp.
  • Salt - a pinch

Cooking time: 5-7 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Cut most of the chocolate into pieces and melt in the microwave (reserve 2 tablespoons). Add the butter and stir.

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Step 2

In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly.

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Step 3

Add salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar to the egg.

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Step 4

Beat the mixture with a whisk for 5 minutes until it turns white and increases in volume.

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Step 5

Add the chocolate-cream mixture in small portions and mix.

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Step 6

Add cocoa and mix well again.

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Step 7

Add the remaining chocolate and mix again.

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Step 8

Place the dough in a mug and microwave for 2 minutes.

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Step 9

Remove the finished cake from the mug, sprinkle with powdered sugar and decorate as desired.

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Microwave Chocolate Banana Cake with No Flour and No Sugar

I'm offering another quick and easy baking recipe. This cake is made without flour or sugar. It's delicious and aromatic. If guests are coming over, this recipe is sure to be a lifesaver. And thanks to the chocolate dough and banana filling, the kids are sure to love it!

Ingredients

  • Banana - 180 g (2 pcs.)
  • Egg - 1 pc.
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp.
  • Cocoa powder - 2 tsp.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2-4

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

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Step 2

Place the banana, egg, cocoa and baking powder in a blender bowl and blend.

Step 3

Divide the dough into two parts. Grease a baking pan with butter and transfer one part of the dough into the other.

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Step 4

Place the pan in the microwave and cook for 4-5 minutes. Repeat with the second portion of dough.

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Step 5

We take the banana cake out of the microwave.

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Step 6

We take the cake out of the pan onto a plate.

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This is how quick and easy it is to make a chocolate cake and treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious dessert. Have you tried similar recipes? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Video: Healthy Sugar-Free Chocolate Banana Microwave Cake in 4 Minutes by Olga Zadumina

This chocolate banana cake is a real treat. What's more, it's sugar-free, butter-free, and oil-free. This dessert is perfect for those watching their figure but still craving flour-based foods.

It turns out that making this delicious treat is incredibly simple. If you've never tried making a microwave cake, be sure to watch this video recipe. The author explains and demonstrates the entire cooking process in detail. So even a child or a novice cook can handle creating this homemade cake. The cake turns out incredibly tender, airy, like a cloud, and deliciously fragrant!