DAY 6 of Making Healthy Desserts: 1-minute Chocolate Mug Cake🤩
DAY 6 of Making Healthy Desserts: 1-minute Chocolate Mug Cake🤩 is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by fitfoodieselma on YouTube.
Prep: 2 min | Cook: 1 min | Total: 5 min
Cost: $0.57 total, $0.57 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (fine granules)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (high‑quality, unsweetened)
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking Powder (helps the cake rise)
- a pinch Salt (enhances flavor)
- 3 tablespoons Milk (any type (dairy or plant‑based))
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (neutral‑flavored oil)
- 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional, adds depth)
- 1 piece Dark Chocolate (about 10 g, placed in the center before microwaving)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients & Equipment
Collect all dry and wet ingredients, a microwave‑safe mug, a spoon, and measuring spoons.
Time: PT30S
Combine Dry Ingredients
In the mug, add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir with the spoon until evenly mixed.
Time: PT30S
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir vigorously until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
Time: PT30S
Insert Dark Chocolate
Press the piece of dark chocolate into the center of the batter, ensuring it is fully covered.
Time: PT15S
Microwave the Cake
Microwave on high for about 60 seconds. Watch the cake rise; if your microwave is less powerful, add an extra 10‑15 seconds.
Time: PT1M
Cool Slightly & Serve
Let the mug cake sit for 10‑15 seconds to cool, then enjoy straight from the mug or tip onto a plate.
Time: PT15S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by using plant‑based milk and oil, Can be made gluten‑free with a gluten‑free flour blend
Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy (if soy milk is used), Potential nut cross‑contamination (if almond extract is used)
Last updated: April 20, 2026






