# Chocolate Mug Cake

A soft chocolate sponge made in a mug in the microwave. Age guide 9+.

5 min. Serves 2. 250 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 4 tbsp self-raising flour (wheat)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

## How to make it

Chocolate Mug Cake

1. **Step 1**: Kids (6+): mix the flour, cocoa and sugar in a large mug.
2. **Step 2**: Kids (9+): beat in the egg, milk and oil with a fork until smooth.
3. **Step 3**: Kids (9+): microwave on high for 70 to 90 seconds until risen.
4. **Step 4**: Adult: the mug is hot, lift it out with an oven glove. Cool 2 minutes and share.

## Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 33 g |
| Fat | 11 g |

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Low carb.

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Last updated: 2026-09-24