This single-serving mug cake comes together in one bowl (well, one mug) with cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and a touch of vanilla for a rich, fudgy result in under two minutes flat. Stir the dry ingredients until every streak of cocoa disappears, mix in the wet ingredients until smooth and thick, and microwave until the top just sets and springs back to the touch. That short two-minute rest afterward is key — it lets the crumb finish setting so you get a tender, not gummy, bite every time. It's a genuinely satisfying way to scratch a chocolate craving without any baking skills or cleanup required, and it fits neatly into a low added sugar routine when you want dessert on your own terms. Scatter a few chocolate chips on top before microwaving if you want extra pockets of melty richness throughout.
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Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz) and stir with a fork until the dry ingredients are evenly combined with no visible cocoa streaks.
Add the plant-based milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the mug and stir until a smooth, thick batter forms with no dry pockets at the bottom.
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