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Chocolate Mug Cake: Portion-Sized Recipe
Make one eggless chocolate mug cake with measured flour, cocoa, milk and oil; microwave until fully cooked, not merely warm.
Quick answer: For one eggless mug cake, whisk 4 level tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt in a large microwave-safe mug. Mix in 4 tablespoons milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil. Microwave in short stages until no wet batter remains.
Measure the ingredients
- 4 level tbsp (about 30g) plain flour
- 2 tbsp (about 10g) unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp (about 25g) sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp (60ml) milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp (22ml) neutral oil
- Optional: 10–15g chopped chocolate
Use a mug of at least 350ml to leave expansion room.
Mix without flour pockets
- Whisk all dry ingredients in the mug.
- Add milk and oil.
- Scrape the bottom corners and mix just until smooth.
- Fold in chopped chocolate if using.
- Wipe batter drips from the rim.
Do not taste the raw batter; flour is a raw food.
Microwave by result, not one magic time
Microwave power varies. Start around 60 seconds, inspect carefully, then continue in 10–15 second bursts until the surface is set and there is no liquid batter in the centre. The mug becomes hot; use protection and rest it briefly. Do not overcook while chasing a dry appearance, because carryover heat continues firming the crumb.
Adjust the next batch
If dry, shorten total time or add one teaspoon more milk next time. If gummy, check the flour measure and cook in shorter stages until fully set. For stronger cocoa, add chopped dark chocolate rather than increasing dry cocoa without rebalancing liquid.
For other quick options, see no-oven dessert ideas.
Products in this guide
Prices and stock reflect the latest site update; confirm them on the product page and at checkout.
| Product | Pack size | Current price | Unit price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Cocoa Powder 250g | 250g | ৳685 | ৳274.00 / 100g | In stock |
| Amul Dark Chocolate Bar 125g | 125g | ৳391 | ৳312.80 / 100g | In stock |
| Toren Classic Dark Compound Chocolate 52g | 52g | ৳155 | ৳298.08 / 100g | In stock |
Frequently asked questions
How long should a chocolate mug cake microwave?
Power varies. Start near 60 seconds, then use 10–15 second bursts until no wet batter remains.
Can I eat mug cake batter?
No. Flour is raw and should be cooked; do not taste uncooked batter.
Why is my mug cake rubbery?
It was likely overcooked or overmixed. Use level measures, mix only until smooth and cook in short final bursts.