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Quick Chocolate Mug Cake in the Microwave recipe icon

Quick Chocolate Mug Cake in the Microwave

A tender chocolate cupcake with frosting, ready in just a few minutes. The batter turns out airy thanks to baking soda and baking powder. If desired, add nuts, dried berries, or a splash of strong alcohol to the batter for depth of flavor.

Total
20 min
Standard serving
84.5 g

Ingredients

Total 13

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Heat water and milk in the microwave, then melt butter in them.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Grease a round microwave-safe dish with vegetable oil (diameter 20 cm, height 4 cm).

  4. 4

    Step 4

    In a bowl, mix 25 g of cocoa powder with hot water. Heat the mixture in the microwave at maximum power for 40 seconds until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Add melted butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and cocoa mixture to the flour blend. Mix until smooth batter forms.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Pour the batter into the prepared form.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Microwave on high power for 5–6 minutes until the edges of the cupcake begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a rack.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    While the cupcake is cooling, prepare the frosting. Mix the remaining cocoa powder, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Cover the cupcake with frosting and serve.

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