Microwavable Chocolate Cake

by Cassandra Aprille
(Las Vegas)

Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

This quick microwave chocolate mug cake is perfect when you want a fast dessert with very little cleanup. Made in a mug with simple pantry ingredients, it creates a warm chocolate cake in just minutes and is fun for kids and beginner bakers.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Bisquick baking mix
1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons oil
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water
Optional: 1/2 tablespoon chocolate chips
Optional toppings: ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or chocolate syrup

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the Bisquick baking mix, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. For a smoother batter, sift the dry ingredients if desired. Make a small well in the center of the dry mixture.

Lightly coat a microwave-safe mug with a little oil to help prevent sticking. Pour the remaining oil into the dry ingredients along with the milk or water. Stir until the batter becomes smooth and slightly drizzly. If using chocolate chips, stir them into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared mug, filling it only about halfway since the cake will rise while cooking. Place the mug on a microwave-safe plate to catch any overflow. Microwave for approximately 1 minute and 40 to 50 seconds depending on your microwave strength.

Allow the cake to cool for a minute before eating. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, or extra cocoa powder if desired.

Yield: 1 mug cake.