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Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
A fudgy, protein-packed chocolate cake that cooks in the microwave in under 3 minutes. Mix, pour, nuke, and eat straight from the mug with a spoon.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, and sugar in a microwave-safe mug.
Step 2
Pour milk into the mug and stir until smooth, breaking up lumps completely.
Step 3
Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes until the batter rises and surface looks set.
Step 4
Let cool 1 minute, then eat straight from the mug with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz or larger)
- spoon
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