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5 Minute Donut Mug Cake – A creamy, fluffy, delicious cake cooks in a mug in the microwave, ready in 5 minutes. It only requires a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, milk, vanilla, chocolate chips, cream and nutmeg. Donut shape gives it extra fun. So good and easy to make for the perfect dessert or snack. No bake. Vegetarian. Video recipe. | tipbuzz.com

This Chocolate Donut Mug Cake is a super-delicious cake in a mug with chocolate icing on top. It only takes 5 minutes to make in the microwave with a few simple ingredients!

5 Minute Donut Mug Cake – A creamy, fluffy, delicious cake in a mug, ready in 5 minutes. It only requires a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, milk, vanilla, chocolate chips, cream and nutmeg. So good and easy to make for the perfect dessert or snack. No bake. Vegetarian. Video recipe. | tipbuzz.com

5 Minute Donut Mug Cake – A creamy, fluffy, delicious cake in a mug, ready in 5 minutes. It only requires a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, milk, vanilla, chocolate chips, cream and nutmeg. So good and easy to make for the perfect dessert or snack. No bake. Vegetarian. Video recipe. | tipbuzz.com

There is no dessert that’s easier and more rewarding than a mug cake! You simply mix up the ingredients in the mug and put it in the microwave, no traditional baking required…

Mug cakes are great when you want a quick indulgence with minimal effort. In this case, it’s not just a regular mug cake, but a donut mug cake with chocolate glaze in a cup.

5 Minute Donut Mug Cake – A creamy, fluffy, delicious cake in a mug, ready in 5 minutes. It only requires a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, milk, vanilla, chocolate chips, cream and nutmeg. So good and easy to make for the perfect dessert or snack. No bake. Vegetarian. Video recipe. | tipbuzz.com

The only equipment you’ll need for this cake in a mug is a microwave. So you can enjoy a microwave mug cake in the heat of summer without turning on the oven. And if you have little helpers around, this is one of the best recipes for kids.

Just remember it’s a one-serving recipe. You might want to double or triple it you want multiple servings. Try to pick a nice, medium size mug, definitely not a tea cup or a jug.

Watch Video: How to Make a Mug Cake:

5 Minute Donut Mug Cake – A creamy, fluffy, delicious cake in a mug, ready in 5 minutes. It only requires a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, milk, vanilla, chocolate chips, cream and nutmeg. So good and easy to make for the perfect dessert or snack. No bake. Vegetarian. Video recipe. | tipbuzz.com
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Chocolate Donut Mug Cake

A mug cake that's easy to make in the microwave in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients 

Mug Cake

  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 3/4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoons vanilla

Icing

  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • sprinkles, optional

Instructions 

  • In a medium size mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla. Microwave for 90 seconds on high power.
  • Meanwhile, add chocolate chips and heavy cream to a small bowl. When cake is done, place bowl in microwave for 30 seconds to melt chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  • Insert the large end of a baster into the cake to hollow out the center. Use a knife tip to help with removal if needed.
  • Frost the top with chocolate sauce and add optional sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Donut Mug Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
620
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
20
g
100
%
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
35
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
357
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
90
g
30
%
Fiber
 
4
g
16
%
Sugar
 
27
g
30
%
Net Carbs
 
86
g
172
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
194
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
174
mg
17
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Cindy
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate mug cake, mug cake, mug cake recipe
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