5-Min Fudgy Chocolate Cake
Two tender chocolate cake layers baked in a mug, stacked with silky fudge frosting. No mixer, no cooling time—ready to eat in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder in a mug or small bowl until blended.
Step 2
Stir in softened butter and milk until smooth and lump-free.
Step 3
Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a pinch for topping.
Step 4
Divide batter between two mugs or a single small bowl. Microwave on high 90–120 seconds until a toothpick comes out moist but not raw.
Step 5
Let cool 1 minute. Top with reserved chocolate chips and serve warm with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave
- mug or small bowl
- spoon
- toothpick
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