10-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake
Two-layer chocolate cake from scratch in a mug — baked in the microwave, topped with warm fudgy frosting. Rich, gooey, and ready to eat in under 10 minutes total.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, half the sugar, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.
Step 2
Stir in milk and oil until smooth batter forms, breaking up lumps.
Step 3
Microwave on high for 90 seconds until cake is set but still moist inside.
Step 4
While cake cooks, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and remaining sugar in a small bowl.
Step 5
Microwave frosting 60 seconds, stirring halfway, until smooth and pourable.
Step 6
Pour warm fudge over cake and serve immediately while gooey.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz minimum)
- small microwave-safe bowl
- spoon
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