Here’s a Cake in 5 Minutes 🍰⚡—soft, fluffy, and made right in the microwave. No oven needed!
🍫 5-Minute Microwave Cake (Mug Cake)
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional – for chocolate cake)
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp oil or melted butter
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug or bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth (no lumps).
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the cake rises and sets.
- Let cool for 1 minute and enjoy!
🍰 Variations
- Vanilla cake: Skip cocoa powder
- Chocolate chip: Add 1 tbsp chocolate chips
- Lemon cake: Replace cocoa with 1 tsp lemon juice + zest
- Mug brownie: Add 1 tbsp chocolate spread
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook—microwaves vary, so start at 60 seconds.
- Eat straight from the mug or flip onto a plate.
- Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or powdered sugar.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🎂 3-ingredient cake
- 🍰 Eggless cake
- 🍫 Chocolate lava cake in 5 minutes
Just tell me!