Description
Mini Chocolate Cake is an irresistibly rich dessert with moist chocolate layers that make every celebration feel extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons milk (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Substitution Options:
- Gluten-free: Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend
- Dairy-free: Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk instead of regular milk
- Vegan: Use plant-based milk and replace oil with applesauce or coconut oil
- Lower sugar: Substitute half the sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
Prep the Mug
Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug.Mix Dry Ingredients
Stir flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly in the mug until lump-free.Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.Add Chocolate (Optional)
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.Microwave
Cook on high for 1½–2 minutes until risen and just set.Cool & Enjoy
Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then serve.
- Prep Time: 3m
- Cook Time: 2m
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g