⏱️ Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
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Cook Time: 60–90 seconds
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Total Time: ~3 minutes
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Servings: 1
🛒 Ingredients
Basic Version
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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3 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp oil or melted butter
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp chocolate chips or chunks (optional but amazing)
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a microwave-safe mug (12–14 oz), whisk:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Cocoa powder
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Baking powder
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Salt
2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add:
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Milk
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Oil
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Vanilla
Mix until smooth with no lumps.
3️⃣ Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in if using.
4️⃣ Microwave
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Microwave on high for 60 seconds.
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Check center — if wet, cook 10–15 seconds more.
⚠️ Do not overcook or cake will turn rubbery.
5️⃣ Rest & Enjoy
Let stand 1 minute, then dig in 😍
🌟 Optional Toppings
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Vanilla ice cream
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Peanut butter drizzle
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Whipped cream
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Powdered sugar
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Chocolate syrup
🍰 Texture Guide
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60 sec = molten center
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75 sec = soft & fudgy
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90 sec = fully set
🔁 Healthy Version (No Egg • Lower Sugar)
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Use coconut sugar or stevia
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Use oat milk or almond milk
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Replace oil with applesauce
❓Quick Q&A
Q: Can I bake it instead?
Yes — 350°F (180°C) for 12–15 minutes in oven-safe ramekin.
Q: Can I make it without cocoa powder?
Yes — use chocolate spread instead of cocoa + sugar.
Q: Can I make it egg-free?
This recipe is already egg-free ✅
Low-Point WW Version (5 Points)
Ingredients:
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4 tbsp oat flour
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1 tbsp zero-cal sweetener
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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¼ tsp baking powder
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3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
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2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
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¼ tsp vanilla