I must warn you that once you read this article, you will have the ability to produce a small individual serving of delicious chocolate cake from scratch in less than 10 minutes. I know from experience that possessing this knowledge can lead to excessive consumption of chocolate cake. So you have been warned; Only continue with this article if you think you are responsible enough to have this information without ill effects.
This recipe is quick and easy to make and bake in your microwave oven. It should be eaten while it is still hot; it will become hard and dry if allowed to cool completely. I bake the cake in a large coffee mug and eat it straight out of the mug. It’s delicious on its own and even better topped with whipped cream or frosting. Enjoy!
Ingredients for a mini chocolate cake
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (you can use cake flour if you have it)
3 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
3 tablespoons whole milk
3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips (or roughly chop regular size dark chocolate chips)
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Combine all-purpose or cake flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, whole milk, extra virgin olive oil, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Over mixing will result in a hard cake, so stop as soon as it comes together. Add the dark chocolate chips to the batter and mix gently.
Place the batter in a large microwave-safe coffee mug. There is no need to grease the cup if you intend to eat the cake straight from the cup. However, you will need to grease the cup before adding the batter if you plan to transfer the cake to a serving plate before eating.
Cook the chocolate cake on full power for 3 minutes in a 1000 watt microwave. You will need to adjust the time accordingly if your microwave oven has more or less watts. The cake will puff up a bit as it cooks and then set back after it’s done; this is normal. Let the cake cool slightly before enjoying it.
The best microwave oven for making mini chocolate cakes
You will need a turntable to cook evenly. Other than that, these cakes can be made in almost any microwave that works well. Visit Microwave Oven Reviews to find the best microwave for this recipe and more. You’ll find thousands of helpful consumer reviews, as well as a handy buying guide to help you along the way.