The short version
Two small egg-free chocolate mug cakes with melted chocolate chips. Serves 2 · estimated 11 minutes including prep and 2 minutes resting. Microwave power varies. Fully cook the batter and stop when just set to avoid a rubbery texture.
Why you’ll love this cocoa mug cake for two
- A complete methodMeasured ingredients, practical equipment and clear cooking cues.
- Desserts in 30 MinutesTwo small egg-free chocolate mug cakes with melted chocolate chips.
- Know before you startMicrowave power varies. Fully cook the batter and stop when just set to avoid a rubbery texture.
Ingredient notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below. Here’s what matters when you shop:
Before you shop. Microwave power varies. Fully cook the batter and stop when just set to avoid a rubbery texture.
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- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Rest
- 2 min
- Total
- 11 min
- Serves
- 2
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients
Mix flour, cocoa, sugar and baking powder in a bowl, breaking up lumps.
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Add liquid
Stir in milk and oil just until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips. Divide between two microwave-safe 300 ml mugs, filling no more than halfway.
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Microwave separately
Microwave one mug at a time at about 900 W for 75–100 seconds. Add 10-second bursts until the top is set and a skewer finds no wet flour batter. Repeat for the second mug; lower-power machines take longer.
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Rest
Let both mugs stand for 2 minutes before eating. Handles and cake can be very hot; do not taste uncooked batter.
Recipe notes
- Timing: Microwave power varies. Fully cook the batter and stop when just set to avoid a rubbery texture. Preparation, preheating and any rest explicitly stated in this method are included in the total estimate. Follow doneness and package directions if they require longer.
- Recipe status: Newly authored for this collection and not yet kitchen-tested. Cooking times are estimates.
- Recipe-page cover: A text recipe card. The Pinterest pin uses an AI-generated editorial food illustration in the style of the earlier collection, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
- Nutrition: Not calculated for this recipe.
- Resting: 2 minutes are included in the total, separately from prep and cooking.
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Equipment for this recipe
Check the equipment list before starting. Appliance size and power can affect cooking time.
Microwave oven
For packet rice, quick mug cakes and vegetable steaming. Adjust timings for wattage.
Mixing bowls
For dressings, batters and combining ingredients.
300 ml microwave-safe mugs
Room for small cakes to rise; fill only halfway and avoid metallic decoration.
Easy variations
- Orange chocolate: Add ½ teaspoon orange zest to the batter.
- Larger batches: Scale ingredient quantities with the serving controls. Use sufficient pan or basket space and allow more time for extra batches; instruction text describes the base batch.
How to store and reheat
- For this recipe: Best eaten warm immediately; refrigerate covered leftovers for up to 2 days.
- Chill promptly: Refrigerate perishable food in shallow covered containers at 40°F / 4°C or below within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Follow the shorter storage period stated above or on an opened ingredient; previously cooked ingredients keep their original storage deadline.
- Reheating: If reheating cooked leftovers, heat the portion thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C. Keep cold toppings separate. Follow any stricter package directions.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making cocoa mug cake for two?
Microwave power varies. Fully cook the batter and stop when just set to avoid a rubbery texture.
Can I make it ahead?
Best eaten warm immediately; refrigerate covered leftovers for up to 2 days.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a newly authored recipe with estimated timing. Check the stated doneness, safe internal temperatures where given, and ingredient package instructions.