Quick Easy Chocolate Mug (Printable Version)

Fast and easy chocolate mug cake perfect for a quick sweet treat in minutes.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 30 ml (1 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
02 - 10 ml (2 tsp) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
03 - 22.5 g (3 tbsp) all-purpose flour
04 - 0.8 g (1/8 tsp) fine salt
05 - 10 g (2 tbsp) sweetener
06 - 1 g (1/4 tsp) baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 12.5 ml (2 1/2 tsp) neutral oil
08 - 45 ml (3 tbsp) milk
09 - 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) pure vanilla extract

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine cocoa powders, flour, salt, sweetener, and baking powder in a bowl, whisk thoroughly until uniform.
02 - Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture; stir gently until batter is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Pour batter into a greased ramekin or microwave-safe mug. Microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds, adjusting time based on wattage, or bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for approximately 14 minutes.
04 - Allow the cake to cool if desired; remove from dish carefully to maintain shape. Optional: grease vessel prior to pouring batter to facilitate removal.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust microwave time according to appliance wattage for best texture.
02 - For enhanced chocolate depth, prefer dark chocolate cocoa powder.
03 - Add-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts can be folded into batter before cooking.