How to make a fudgy chocolate MUG CAKE in 60 seconds
How to make a fudgy chocolate MUG CAKE in 60 seconds is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Le Bon Baker on YouTube.
Prep: 2 min | Cook: 1 min | Total: 5 min
Cost: $0.87 total, $0.87 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet, can substitute with milk chocolate chips)
- 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 4 tbsp Granulated Sugar (fine granules)
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (high‑quality cocoa for deep flavor)
- 0.25 tsp Baking Powder (helps the cake rise)
- 3 tbsp Full Cream Milk (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 0.25 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla for flavor)
- 1 Microwave‑Safe Mug (12‑oz ceramic mug, ensure it is microwave‑safe)
Instructions
Gather and Measure Ingredients
Measure all dry and wet ingredients into separate small bowls and have the microwave‑safe mug ready.
Time: PT1M
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Time: PT30S
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another small bowl, stir the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Time: PT30S
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until the batter comes together; a few small lumps are okay.
Time: PT30S
Transfer Batter to Mug
Spoon the batter into the prepared mug, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon. Fill the mug no more than three‑quarters full.
Time: PT30S
Microwave the Cake
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Check the cake; if it is still liquid in the center, continue microwaving in 10‑second bursts until set, total time about 1 minute 20 seconds.
Time: PT1M20S
Cool Slightly and Serve
Let the mug sit for about 1 minute to cool and finish cooking, then enjoy straight from the mug.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains Gluten, Contains Dairy
Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Butter
Last updated: April 20, 2026






