Microwave mug cake

Name: Microwave mug cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 4 tbsp self-raising flour; 4 tbsp caster sugar; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 medium egg; 3 tbsp milk; 3 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil; a few drops of vanilla essence or other essence (orange or peppermint work well); 2 tbsp chocolate chips nuts, or raisins etc (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:2min

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:16:44 GMT