Ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoons cake flour
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa
- 1 Egg
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 3 Tablespoons oil
- 1 Mug
Instructions:
- Mix flour, sugar and cocoa:
- Spoon in 1 egg
- Pour in milk and oil, and mix well
- Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt)
- Wait until it stops rising and sets in the mug
- Tip contents out of mug onto saucer and enjoy!
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I’m going to try this! thanks!
This is a delicious chocolate cake recipe! My girlfriend made this for me the other night
She actually used Vanilla Yogurt instead of Milk, and they tasted AWESOME!
By the way, if you are looking for another resource to find a great chocolate cake recipe, my gf uses http://www.chocolatecakerecipex.com … It’s a great place to find a chocolate cake recipe with more details and options. Happy eating!
It will be very good.But I am pure vegetarian,so what i will use instead of egg?
Hi,
This is so cute and a fun way to make cake, thanks, I’ll remember it next time I have a cake craving…I feel one coming on now, lol.
Oh man…
For a second I thought the title was ‘Chocolate Milk’ and I thought something had gone terribly terribly wrong.
but nope you were making cake. Cake! haha.
Just doing some blog hopping. I LOVE the recipe! it*s genius. lol my boyfriend will be using that while im on trips.
Great blog!
Hi, looks good, will try it just now!
Wow! I just made this in a small bowl instead of the cup, and the result was a nicely tasting cake, that even had a nice shape from the bowl (and the oil made it easy to transfer). It was even better with a little whipped cream on it.
Thanks!
Great! But shouldn’t the Mug be the first ingredient?
the mug isn’t an ingredient, because you don’t eat it, but yes it should be on there somewhere so that people who are just scanning through can see what they need in order to make this.
Great recipe! Tastes pretty good!
cup cake. – Benjamin Koshkin
‘cup cake’ benjamin koshkin
RAD!!!!
^ clibarman… Stop nit-picking.
my friends and i are stoned eating the cakes now. they are awesome. and if we can make them anyone can.
you have made munchie time easier thank you
I make this w/o the egg. I use olive oil instead and
sometimes some yoghurt instead of milk or soy milk.
It is so fantastic!
fastest space cakes ever!
five minute…
cake?!
-’splodes-
i think you’ve just given me my new favorite recipe! thanks!
Got this a while back in a forwarded e-mail. It’s literally a cup cake
We tried it when we got the e-mail.. twice. Excellent. Tastes like real cake, although the middle was a bit hard. But I think we put it in too long or something
uh, clibarman, mug isn’t edible (-:
Wow – I’m trying this!
i tried this recipe, & much to my disliking, my mug cracked because of the heat of the cake. i will not be doing this again. =(
great!
managed to do this in 8 minutes – probably because I augmented it with a garnish of fresh raspberries, double cream and a sprig of mint.
can’t wait to get my daughter making it too! fun!
I tried it and it was horrible. I guess I must have done something wrong
Dude, this is genius!
WOW! I have a chocolate high after that cake. Thanks for the recipe.
Are you sure you meant tablespoon rather than dessert spoon? They look the same but dessert spoons are smaller. When I used a tablespoon, it didn’t fit in a standard mug, and the ratios must have been off, as it didn’t taste the best.
have to try, sures tastes good but..where is the chocolate?
I would never of thought of doing that, my 11yr old son is gonna love the idea of making chocolate cake all by him self, thanks for that………..
I would never have thought of trying this. It’s such a clever idea! Thanks for the post!
hold me, i’m afraid. =(
Wow, pretty simple recipe!
Do not use hot cocoa instead of cocoa powder for this. They are not the same thing.
I just tried this, totally awesome! What a perfect treat, thanks!
Sounds yum….cake flour, i assume would be similar to Self Raising flour. (never heard of cake flour in New Zealand) h well I’m gonna try this sometime this week
The recipie is ok but it needs frosting (I made a quick homemade batch and put it on my cake) so it wasn’t too bad but I think I will stick with oven baked cake.
mmmmmmmmmm
bookmarked for home tonite 
THAT LOOKS…..EW. LOL. :p
hey i just made it and it worked. thanks for the recipe!
This micro-cooking tip proves to me that:
“You can have your cake and eat it too”
this shits delcious!
jk i didnt make it yet
Nice little contribution to American obesity
I love it! And it makes a pretty decent muffin/cake =)
This is sooo easy and totally indulges that chocolate craving. I used a large mug and had a very pretty and large cupcake on my hands…I wonder if I could turn this into a molten chocolate cake with a gooey center? Oh the possibilities!
Also, this would make a great dorm-warming gift. A nice fat mug filled with the dry ingredient mix wrapped with the recipe tied on. You could even include some teas/instant coffees/hot cocoas…anything mug related and comforting.
Anyway, what I mean to say is thank you for this recipe! It will treat me and my midnight snacking well.
Midnight snack time! It worked as promised and is yummy!
You know, it was pretty good for microwaved cake! It tastes better if you let it cool down a bit. The wife and I sat down with two glasses of Chocolate Silk and had a nice midnight snack. Thanks!
Unfortunately I may be having chocolate cake every night this week. 
Cute mug
Couldn’t you squeeze a couple more ads in?
Arr. These sweet little cakes are too much for my own delightful treats. The muffin, is dead.
omg this is perfect for college!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m SO gonna try this when I get home from work… actually, we have a microwave in the office – I’m gonna try it here!
that is fucking genius dude
that is f*cking genius dude!
I love mixing muffins in a jug but I have found a microwavable muffin tray (but I had to cut it up to get it into my microwaves!) – that way I get 6 muffins from 1 egg!
Yummy!
IT IS DELICIOUS CAKE YOU MUST EAT IT
To Nathan Millar – cake flour is simply super fine flour. You can make it by double or triple sifting all purpose flour…or adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to each cup of all purpose flour.
Hi Nathan Miller from New Zealand. Cake flour is NOT the same as self rising flour. Cake flour is a type of flour that is made from a special wheat – a little “softer” than regular wheat so it makes better cakes and pastry. You can use regular all purpose flour in this recipe, but you may have to use a tablespoon or so less. Good luck!
nice, i like it.
Awesome. I hate cooking cakes, but I am going to have to try this
Thanks.
Would this work good with weed oil?
Thanks for the great recipe!
I’ve just made it and it came out quite tasty.
Great recepie! ^^
But I changed some things… I’m not a big fan of oil, so I’ve used butter instead. And I also used wholemeal flour, demerara sugar and light cocoa.
Delicious! ;]
GREAT RECIPE… I adapt it to vegan and more tasty, pretty good result:
Ingredients:
4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons Brown sugar
1,5 Tablespoons cocoa
0,5 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Banana
3 Tablespoons soy milk
3 Tablespoons oil
1 Mug
Instructions:
Mix flour, sugar and cocoa
Smash the banana in a plate with a fork
Spoon in the smashed banana
Pour in soy milk and oil, and mix well
Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt)
Wait until it stops rising and sets in the mug
Tip contents out of mug onto saucer and enjoy
spoon some frosting on top of the batter BEFORE you nuke it and it is like a lava cake soooo yummy!
the cake is a lie!
Noooo! I can’t know about this! I will be eating cake all the time! This is great.
yuck!! looks like poop in a cup
Hahaha, I use to do this all the time late at night while the rents were asleep when I was like 6 years old!
WOW! Now, how about a recipe for white cake the same way????? I really like white better than chocolate, but my skills are very limited!!!
I love this <3!~
This looks like a great recipe to make with kids! I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks! Stumbled you.
Holy crap this is good! I think I am going to do this more often. And I wasn’t exactly thinking it would be. Thank you!!!
Sweet Allah
I think this alone could triple the American obesity rate.
It looks delicious… o_o
Tested this last night, it works well.
Initially I was sceptical about everything fitting in a mug and assumed merkans table spoon was a UK desert spoon, upon realising my mix was waaaay too runny I started adding another spoon of flour/sugar/chocolate powder until the mug was more full and a better consistancy was reached, however forward planning meant I put the mug in a plastioc bowl… And foresight appears to be 20/20 as it overflowed and filled the bowl too. Mix was drier (I neglected to add extra milk and oil) but was a very edible consistency of cake.
I started with Neskuik milkshake powder as I couldn’t find our cocoa then my wife with her extra sensory perception cupboard divination skills located our bournville dark cocoa which when upgraded from stupid plastic “table spoon” measuring device (version 2.0, larger rounded bottom mug made a steam pudding style sponge “stodgy” comes to mind with the mix being a bit on the wet side) to proper old school traditional “Scottish Granny” inherited table spoon the mix made in a 5″ diameter straight sided soup bowl (v3.0) yielded an impressive cake (tipped it out onto a plate then turned it over – this gives it a nice flat top) that looked good enough to fire on some glaze made from cocoa icing sugar and water then cut in half and fill with butter icing with cocoa… Nutella chocolate spread would be a quick option too.
The end result looked so presentable that a candle on top would make them perfect individual birthday cakes (a bit like a large flat topped muffin)
I made this, exactly as the recipe states, and it came out very dense and eggy.
Any way I can fix this? It was delicious, just not very “cakey.”
real fun and very cute. definetely gona try this one.
Is the happy pig cup intentional?
I tried this.. I have two young boys at home. and they are ALWAYS wanting snacks.. IT WORKS!! I used a bowl.. and when I tipped it out of the bowl.. its in a nice little round cake shape! I let it cool, and we put whipped cream all over it, got three forks, and…DUG IN!!! Im delighted that it took all of 5 minutes! And the cleanup took oh… about TWO!! LOL. LOVE IT LOVE IT! Thank you… its few recipes that I can make well… this ones a keeper! It also will come in handy for the last minute birthdays… housewarming gift, get well cake… the possibilities are endless!!
This thing came out the size of my forearm!
with the addition of a mars bar, i have discovered a superior munchie suppressant
Yeah it works.
I already make one like 6 months ago or something when I saw something similiar in a brazilian blog. At first I though the mug would crack or something but it actually could handle the heat. And yeah it tastes good.
OH MY GOD, IT WORKS.
You have just changed my afternoons at work FOR LIFE… LOL
Thank you.
Hugs from Brazil.
I absolutely love chocolate cake. This looks delicious.
WONDERFULL!!!
thank you so much, this is WOW 
im sorry to say that i am very disapointed in this recipe it took me longer time because i had to make my own cake flour and maybe homemade cake flour isnt as good or something or maybe i did something wrong but everything was looking good until i tasted it. Terrible, hopefully it works for others but it did not for me. I am also now feeling sick to my stomach after eating it. Hope you have better luck with yours than i did.
Wow.. this looks like a recipe straight from HELL! What and where does the THREE teaspoons of OIL go?!?!?! Straight to the heart to block any chance of avoiding a heart attack!
There should be a health warning attached to this blog as it will eventually cause mass public health hazzard and send people to their graves at the earliest!
This is nothing but PURE POISON, guess if you add a bottle of Coke to drink along.. then death should be instant!
I made it today and it’s very good! ^^
I just made this and the taste leaves something to be desired and the consistency is like pencil eraser. To be fair my microwave doesn’t have a turntable and I used olive oil rather than vegetable.
Disappointing overall.
I just made it!! It tastes great! and it is impressive to see it cook through so fast. My brother was astonished
I can’t wait to show it to my mom!!
Thanks!! Very cool and rich!
Worked great, try it with chocolate chips
if you don’t have any cake flour handy, use 3 1/2 tbsp of flour and 1/2 tbsp corn starch
tastes like one of those kids frozen dinner brownies…but much more fun! will totally make this with my kid sister (and kids…one day)
Oh this is pretty cool! I don’t think I measured properly though, since it was a bit dry, and I probably over mixed it since it was a little tough, but it was still good when I had it with milk!
As to those who were talking about cake flour… The real difference between cake flour and other flours (such as all purpose or bread flour) lies primarily in the protein content, though it is also finer than the others. Cake flour has less protein in it so that it doesn’t create as much gluten which results in lighter, fluffier cakes. However all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch can be used as a substitute in a pinch. ;D
Are you suppose to use UNSWEETENED cocoa? Cause I tried it and it was BAD :[
Wow, I never expected so many comments on this post! Thank you all for trying this recipe!!
I have enjoyed all the feedback – great to hear that the majority of you liked it. For those who didn’t get such a good result, note that cake flour is different from all purpose flour and self raising flour. I don’t know what the result will be when you use all purpose flour with some corn starch in it, so I wouldn’t recommend it, but you’re welcome to let me know if it worked for you.
Also, about the measurements, for interest sake, a tablespoon as refered to in the recipe, is assumed to be 12,5ml. Also, the cocoa is definitely unsweetened cocoa – I think it might be a bit too sweet with sweetened cocoa AND sugar.
Your type/size of microwave will have a huge effect on how your choclate muffin/cake turns out. It would definitely have to have a turn table. The microwave’s power will also have an effect, but I’m not sure what its suppose to be unfortunately.
And lastly, I’ve tried some variations of this recipe. I’ve added a bit of baking powder so make it a bit more fluffy, and dark chocolate bits make it nice and moist.
I might try the frosting on top of the dough mixture prior to cooking as Jacquie suggested.
Mmm… this is especially nice in the freezing cold winter weather we’re having in South Africa at the moment!
The cake is a lie. It’s more like Cup-O-Turd.
Eating it as we speak. For 3 minutes, it’s pretty amazing. Definitely should be eaten with cream though, which I’ve run out of.
If you’re in the UK, a tablespoon is the same as 2 teaspoons. I would have thought it’s the same in the States.
Also, I used plain flour instead of cake flour and it turned out perfectly. I added a dash of baking powder just in case.
And, I microwaves it for 3 minutes in only an 800Watt micro with good results.
Like I said, needs to be eaten with cream. But a chocolate sauce would be better. Maybe by mixing some sugar, cocoa and hot water, pouring it over the mix just before microwaving. Like a self-saucing chocolate pudding. Worth a try.
This recipe have too much oil, 2 Tablespoons it’s good
Thanks
LOLOMGZ I’ve tried this with blue berry cupcakes, they turned green when their done and taste funny.
this cake is pretty good. I’ll be a freshman in college next year and I can really see myself making this at 2 A.M. during exams. the only thing I would change would be to add some vanilla and chocolate chips, and increase the cocoa and surgar. awsome job!
Here is a modified recipe I developed today upon experimenting
) I wanted a fluffy cake, but I didn’t have cake flour…and because I had no cocoa, I decided to use ginger and cinnamon. For a one-time experiment, I think it came out lovely!
Ingredients:
4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 Teaspoon spice (cinnamon, ginger, whatever you like. Add more/less if you want!)
1/8 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Egg white
3 Tablespoons milk (or soy milk)
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Microwave-safe bowl or mug
Instructions:
Mix flour, sugar, spice and baking powder
Mix in egg white
Pour in milk, oil and vanilla, and mix well
Put in microwave for 2.5-3 minutes on maximum power (1000 watt)
Wait until it stops rising and sets in the bowl/mug
Pictures: http://dook.us/~coolguy/cake/
Delicious and so easy! Thanks for the recipe. For those of you who are having difficulty, substituting 3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 (one and one half) teaspoons of all-purpose flour in place of the 4 tablespoons of cake flour worked fine for me (the conversion is 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for every 1 cup of cake flour).
It’s a good start, but too much egg. Also, add a tiny pinch of salt.
Ok that was not good and nothing that resembles a baked cake. Got a good laugh though. If this adds to American obesity…god people get some taste.
But really, i just tried this because i was bored and had the stuff.
the cake is a lie…
Fantastic! This will be great for my cake cravings.
Would this work with cake or brownie mix?
I am in love with this recipe!!!
I’m wondering if the people who had negative results are all outside South Africa and therefore have different products and measurements etc available???
I agree with the 2T oil though … 3T made my first attempt taste a tiny bit oily.
Its on the microwave right now, hope it turns out good, lets see if my brother likes it!
Ha!! That’s awesome! And it tastes pretty good too.
Looks like fun, I will have to get cake flower and try it.
Thanks for sharing it!
Have a FANTASTIC Day!
Kim Parsley
I just have regular flour at home, I was thinking of like 1/4 of a teaspoon of baking powder to make it rise. Will it work you think?
Made two of these just now for myself and a friend to eat with cold milk….ohmygawd! Heaven in a dish! I also made a tiny bit of chocolate frosting to pour over the top (cause if I’m going to have cake, I might as well have it the way I like it!) it truly is wonderful! Thank you for this wonderful break in the day!
I just made this( I didnt eat the whole thing because of all the fat in it), and I loved it, haha. I never knew I could make cake this simple. I used Hot Chocolate mix as my Cocoa. Next time I make this, I think I will use the whole packet of hot chocolate mix, and less sugar, but either way good recipe for a quick cup cake
Haha. The only thing I dislike is the three table spoons of oil! Thats… 42 grams of fat for that little cake =O
Is there a way to make it with out so much fat? Would it work with just a table spoon of oil?
Just one word for this – FANTASTIC
Wow! This was lovely, I added a bit of vanilla extract and not so much sugar.. mmmm Got some pictures
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripplehelix/sets/72157606107129600/
OK. I’ve GOT to try this. Right now!
No eggs! Gaaah. OK. TOMORROW I’m gonna try this
Be afraid. be very Afraid.
Joel Libava
http://www.FranchiseFollies.com
This is awesome! Thx, going to try it!
I actually tried making microwave-cupcakes with special microwave-safe silicone pans. The bread was soft and fluffy, however I can’t stand the taste and texture. Too moist for me (the wrong kind of moist)
I tried it, it became very spongy and a rubbery texture, taste was OK though.
Alright, for everyone complaining about the recipe being off, it would seem that we all learned an important lesson today. UK tablespoon does not equal US tablespoon. In the UK a tablespoon is 12.5 mL while in the US it is 15 mL. However, even those numbers are contested depending on where you get your information. That’s going to make a difference in the final product. Now, I haven’t tried this yet myself, but it should work out as follows (following Dizzy Dee’s 12.5 mL):
50 mL cake flour
50 mL sugar
25 mL cocoa
1 Egg
37.5 mL milk
37.5 mL oil
ok so don’t use chocolate milk mix
nasty
good needs powdered sugar on top but is delisious
ha ha 2 girls 1 cup ha ha
OK. I’m sold. It works, and tastes even better than I expected too. I used 2 tbs of olive oil, and set the microwave (and old 750W model) to 3 and a half minutes.
Came out gorgeous, it did.
hey, good one. let us try. thanks in advance for nice recipe….
“Special” Chocolate Cakes! Awesome!
Tried this and it came out dry. We had to have a drink after every bite. Have a 1000 watt microwave, used measuring spoons for all ingredients. Any suggestions?
I only realized this was problem when some posters said it was too oily.
That is fantastic! Easy and delicious. I recommend to add coconut
I’ve made it today and I and my wife enjoyed this cake. It wasn’t very “caky”, but it was delicious! Made it the same as in recipe except plain flour instead of cake flour and had to set my microwave to 3:40, because its highest power is 850 watt.
People!!
THIS IS NOT A JOKE, IT WORKS! =D
I tried it at home, it came out great, even better looking the one pictured on this page. I just used a bigger bowl.
Everyone should try it!
Thanks for the recipe!
Don’t have cake flour? just use any flour and natron
why not ad some chocolate pieces?
OMG!
i’m going to remember this for college=D
it’ll be a convenient way to make a snack=]
can’t believe it. have to do it, today!
I’mma try this tomorrow.
Bracing for epic.
Oh Lawdz, I’mma try dis tonite.
BRACING FOR EPIC…
wow, lovely. and working! a bit crispy after some time, but fun.
I just made this wonderfull cake! It was really fast and I really like it! it’s fluffy and sweet! I really love it! Thanks!
I just tried this. I used a 10 oz coffee mug. A taller, mine was just under 4″ tall, taller mug would have been better or a bowl. It did run over just a bit. The runover was tasty.
This cake would be great for a special, quick dessert, easily be shared by two, and no tempting leftovers. I will try this again. Thanks, I liked it.
I have further modified my version (posted above) and ended up with a much better looking cake than before. This was likely due to replacing 1 tbs of oil with unsweetened applesauce. All measurements are US measurements:
Jello 5-Minute Cake
Ingredients:
4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 Teaspoon sugar-free jello powder, any flavor
1/8 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Egg white
3 Tablespoons milk (or soy milk)
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Heaping tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Microwave-safe bowl or mug
Instructions:
Mix flour, sugar, jello and baking powder
Mix in egg white
Pour in milk, oil, applesauce and vanilla, and mix well
Put in microwave for 2.5 minutes (add 30 sec if necessary) on maximum power
Wait until it stops rising and sets in the bowl/mug
More photos: http://dook.us/~coolguy/cake/
What a delight! ‘Twas delicious! Mmm yes. Quite. Is it raining again?
YUM! and easy, tastes great with strawberry jam and cream
And mum wont even notice…
I might try this, although it doesn’t look that great to me. I love baking and I love chocolate cake and the ratios in that recipe look totally warped and off to me. Looks like too much sugar. Looks like too much egg (although what can you do?) I’d think that much egg would dry it out considerably. But then it does have a load of oil and milk for the amount of flour used. I donno. Not convinced, but I’ve got a serious chocolate craving going on and the only chocolate I have is cocoa powder, and this seems like a good quick fix if it turns out well. I will return when I have tried it. =)
… it’s not as dry as I thought it would be. I only used half the egg, and I added a pinch of salt & vanilla extract. I also used 3.4 tbls of sugar because 4 seems like way too much. It’s not that good. It has a REALLY weird taste to it. It is fixing my chocolate craving but this is the worst chocolate cake I’ve had. There’s just this certain flavor to it that I can’t put my finger on. When it was in the microwave it smelled like popcorn. Or cigars. Sorry.
Hi, everyone! I’ve been cooking & baking all sorts of things for more than 15 years, so perhaps I can add weight to the argument for this recipe. I’m in the U.K. and use exactly the same amount stated. The size of egg is also important here. Instead of large size eggs as I would have used in baking normal cakes, a medium one was used in this experiment. To conceal the eggy smell I have also put four drops of good vanila extract (the quality of which matters). This, on top of cocoa (the bitter, real kind, and again, the quality counts), gives the cake a lovely, welcoming aroma. Here, just like baking real cakes, the size and depth of the container is crucial. You have to know your heating appliance (oven or microwave) very well to obtain good results. I used a medium-small glass bowl, a 900W micrwave, and the result is good. Considering that it is a microwaved cake made within 10 minutes (incl. preparation & measurement), I have nothing to complain about. By the way, I used melted butter (never use any other type of grease when I bake) and golden caster sugar. White, refined sugar is not suitable for cakes. The cake I got was a small dome-shape dark chocolate cake, with just the right degree of sweetness. I cut it into six portions, each slice perfect to go with an espresso (or even cappuccino) for an elevenses or afternoon tea.
tried it. hey, it isn’t the perfect cake, but considering it took 5 minutes and used ingredients i already had in my cupboard, it was rather good – with some whipped cream! and really fun to try. thanks.
absolutely brilliant. thanks
I didn’t have much oil, I used something like one tablespoon – and my microwave is old so there is no such power like 1000W, just 800W max…
BUT I AM SPEECHLESS. THAT WAS GREAT – IT IS AMAZING THAT MAKING SOMETHING THAT GOOD TAKE ONLY 5 MINUTES. And, on top of that, ingredients are in almost every kitchen. It’s easy,so everybody can make it. 11/10!
Mankind should be grateful for you ;]
I made it and it was yumm-ay!
duuude. i just made this & i put a circle of fresh raspberries around it, and a scoop of chocolate ice cream on the side.
friggen delicious.
mucho gracias<3
@ coolguy;
looking at the photos of your spice cake,
we have that same plate / dish set but in red.
xD
Just tried this, but didn’t have any normal cocoa so used mint flavour hot chocolate powder instead. Yummy! Although it smelt a bit odd while it was cooking.
Changed my mind, after the first few bites it taste odd… will try again with normal cocoa!
cake flour makes a difference.
i used all purpose and it is dense in a bad way.
otherwise a good cake.
very nice cake..i tried to make it,very tasty
This is perfect for a pregnant woman! I’m going to be piling on the baby-weight!
Love this idea. Sent it to my single sons. Since I am allergic to wheat, I will try this with my alternative flours. It will be nice to have this treat again! Many thanks.
GOOD LORD.
I nearly burnt the kitchen doing this! Because I used a larger mug I could not see if it had risen so ended up leaving it in there too long!!
Wow that is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
I tried it with 000 flour (we use it to make bread) and some cinnamon. I couldn’t wait and I ate it hot, now I feel sick but my cake was deliciouos xD
Thanks for the recipe, it’s the perfect 3 AM recipe
We tried it, used self raising flour, followed directions fairly closely and it was awesome. Stumbled it, made it, 8 it, yum. 3 kids loved it. Thanks Dizzy Dee, your invention rocks…
I will try the original recipe, and all variations.
What a nice thing for those of us who make single serving meals for two.
This is just awesome! I’ll try it a little later when I get overtired XD
We made the cake and it was delicous and we made it more than once
wow just tried this and its epic tasty! thanks for the recipe my friend!
PEace!
I have celiac disease, so I tried it with a mix of gluten free flours, very good. great for when you want a quick chocolate dessert.
For anyone who is wondering here are the nutrition facts (I’m a nutrition minor so I was compelled after making this to figure it out) They are for if you use Canola Oil and if you use Skim Milk.
776 calories
48.9g fat
80.4g carb
17g protein
The exact breakdown is as follows:
flour: (.25 cup or 4 tbsp): 114 cal, 0.3g fat, 23.8g carb, 3.2g protein
sugar: (4 tbsp): 186 cal, 0g fat, 48 g carb, 0g protein
egg: 1 large: 74 cal, 5g fat, .4g carbs, 6.3g protein
cocoa powder: (2 tbsp): 25cal, 1.5g fat, 5.9g carb, 2.1g protein
canola oil: (3 tbsp): 360 cal, 42 fat, 0 carb, 0 protein
milk, skim (3 tbsp or .1875 cup): 17 cal, .1g fat, 2.3g carb, 1.6g protein
nutrition facts:
776 calories
48.9g fat
80.4g carb
17g protein
that is if you use canola oil and skim milk
I did it today with alternate flours. For all you gluten free folks, you don’t have to skip this one!! Substitute the 4 Tbsp of wheat flour with 1 Tbsp each of quinoa, soy, white rice and potato starch. It works and is a real treat. I loved it and felt quite decadent with my own dessert, finally! LOVE IT!!! The variations are endless. Up until now I just do without. Too much trouble making a big cake just for me. (My husband doesn’t enjoy chocolate cake and definitely not the ‘fake stuff’, as he calls it!) Now I can truly have my cake and eat it too without fear of a reaction. I will also take it to dinners, etc, so I can enjoy dessert along with everyone else. Thanks so much!
I’m gonna try this at home thanks for sharing this recipes
jasmine celion
cool-hotstuff.blogspot.com
Does any make a successful cake using this way. I do. But taste terrible!!!!!!!!!
This was so much fun…thankyou!! The children have enjoyed making their very own mugcake on this cold Winter’s afternoon! Very delicious too!
OMG! I could not believe it was possible but Voila! Cake in 5!
I followed someone else’s lead & put mine in a bowl. Took it out & placed on a plate upside down & it was looked so nice.
Cake was very dense and I had no expectations so I was very happy.
Next time… (yes, there will be a next time) I will do what another said & experiment with some icing on the cake before it is cooked.
I have never used cake floor so I googled for a substitute & found this one that got 5 stars from everyone that reviewed it… Enjoy… Taylor 35
http://www.recipezaar.com/87689
Cake Flour Substitute Recipe #87689
by Lennie
2 min | 2 min prep
2 cups
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
To make two cups of cake-and-pastry flour (cake flour), combine 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup cornstarch; proceed with your recipe.
The easiest way to do this substitution is to put 2 tbsp of cornstarch in the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup, then fill the cup as usual with all-purpose flour and level top. Repeat process to get your two cups.
If you only need 1/2 cup of cake flour, put 1 tbsp cornstarch in bottom of 1/2 cup measuring cup, then fill and level as above.
You are my hero.
Made it. WAY too oily.
3tbls of oil is too much. Pretty disgusting even.
Also, it needs some vanilla.
Mmmm, I just made this. It turned out wonderful! It’s great. I made two small changes, I used soy milk instead of milk and for extra fun I mixed in chocolate chips! Just mix them in while you’re mixing in the dry ingredients.
Five stars.
Hi!
Does anybody have a vanilla, white, or yellow recipe for this? If so, please e-mail it to me at kmsc4@sbcglobal.net
Thanks!
I just tried this. It was a little tough, but I think I stirred it too much. The taste was a lot better than I expected, and the texture, though dense and slightly dry, was acceptable. You guys who are saying it’s terrible are either doing something incorrectly or you’re way too picky. It’s a microwave cake in a cup.
I think next time I’ll try mixing in a little cream instead of some of the oil and try to make it a bit more moist and tender.
Probably too much oil, as some people have said. Incidentally, vegetable oil in itself, if you don’t get fat from eating too much of it, is an unsaturated fat and isn’t believed to contribute to heart disease. If you want to do better, use a monounsaturated fat (only one I can think of at the moment is olive oil, but there are other, less flavorful ones). A monounsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature, but clouds up and begins to set in cold weather or in the fridge.
You could add mashed fruit, like banana, to replace some of the oil if you like. I might try that–sounds good.
Thanks for a fun recipe.
Cindy
Just made this a few minutes ago. The texture was a bit tough and rubbery (maybe I had the exact measurements off a bit), but the taste is AWESOME! A nice warm treat when you’re too tired too cook anything more involved, or for dorm-dwellers.
Just made this cake, and i used exra virgin olive oil, along with self raising flour, milo instead of cocoa and it was delicious! Thank for the recipe!!!
This recipe is awesome!
The first time I made this – with 1 tsp baking powder – it was wonderful. Second time with self raising flour a bit rubbery? Now keen to make a non chocolate version. Does anyone know whether I will need to increase flour if I omit cocoa?
I made this using our standard NZ Tablespoon (tbspn)which is 15mls and just used self raising flour. I used 2 tbspn cream instead of the oil and 4 tbspn of milk and halved the sugar. Next time I will be using vanilla extract as chocolate with out vanilla is just too naked. I cooked it in a pyrex 2 cup jug and microwaved it for 2.40 min as my microwave is 1200 watts. I have a diabetic sister coming over for tea tonight so I will be making it with apple puree and a couple of those disgusting artifical sweetners tablets. For a five minute cake it was pretty good although I will be sieving dry ingredients before mixing.
Just made this. Used self raising flour instead of cake flour and butter instead of oil. It was very tasty, thanks for sharing!
This is such a cute idea for us lazy folk haha…I am definitely going to try this next time I babysit!
Can someone please tell me what I did wrong!! After two attempts, a burnt cake and and finally ending up with rubbery pretty afwul cakes im left wondering what i did wrong. The burnt one was contriubted to the microwave time: 3 minutes as instructed! After cutting the time back to 2 minutes they tasted horrible.
Any suggestions?
Thanx
Effing brilliant. NOW how am I supposed to stay on my diet, knowing that single servings of hot, fresh cake are only a few simple ingredients and five minutes away?
…and does have a recipe for 2.5 minute frosting?
“does anyone have” is what I meant to type… see, my blood sugar must be low! Time for another cup of cake!
absolute genius. this has changed my life forever!
Would this work if you use a box cake mix instead?
-Zorron
Here’s a more brownie-like, simpler/faster recipe:
4 T. flour
4 T. sugar
2 T. cocoa
2 T. oil
2 T. water
Cook for 1 minute. A little longer if your microwave sucks.
Perfect! My obesity rate is going to increase (as well)!
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this was the first thing i thought of.
Poll time – what elevation/altitude is everyone at? If you’re like a mile high, need to add more flour and/or reduce the oil and sweetener. Also, are you in a humid or arid location? These things do matter… if this recipe did or did not work for you, do you mind indicating your elevation and humidity? Thanks!
KEMRTB, have you ever tried the gluten-free cake mix one can buy? There are mixes in existance, and they aren’t too expensive – found it at our local supermarket too. Tastes pretty good, although texture is closer to a brownie.
I hate it!!!!
I used my denture mug, and it cracked in the toaster oven.
Stupid. What ever happened to good old fashioned baking. My wife Ethel is probably turning over in her grave cause I tried this stupid thing. I can’t find my dentures now that my mug broke. I tried the stupid cake and tasted okay, but it ended up hard as plastic in the middle. I about cut my gums trying to take a bite. Had to throw it away, good for nothing. Stupid.
You young ones have a good day then.
Stupid.
made it then made vanilla (substitute 2 coco powder for mor cake flour and add in 1tsp of vanilla extract) and lemon ( same as vanilla exept substitute 3 tbsp of oil for lemon juice and added lemon extract for vannila) =) thanks!
I’ve sat and read all the comments regarding this 5 min. cake, and will definitely give it a try, and see if I want to make any adjustments or not. I love baking and this would sure make a nice small dessert. I think my granddaughter in college will like it. Oh, the aroma going through the dorm halls!!!!!!!
I tried this and it was pretty damn good, considering the minimal time invested. I did make some alterations to the recipe: I cut the oil down to 2 tbsp. instead of 3 and to the dry ingredients I added 1/8 tsp. baking powder. It came out a little dense, but it was still very tasty.
I made this for my sister who is diabetic and I used one whole cooked pureed apple and two tablets of sactabs. No oil or cream and a little more milk and she loved it
i just wanna make sure everyone’s aware: the 5th picture looks like someone pooped in a cup.
but apparently it tastes good, so who cares, right?
Oh yeah, I made one of these before you were even born …
This is actually pretty good. It’s a tad dry, but the texture actually goes well with it. I made mine in a bowl. It’s a hit here, I’m definitely making it again, maybe even try a few different types!
Fabulous!
For a 5 minute cake in a mug it tasted quite good although I would pass the egg through a sieve before adding it to avoid the eggy smell next time. I also added a bit of frosting I had in the fridge and my boys LOVED it!
Ugh, I tried to adapt this into a white cake recipe since I didn’t have any cocoa powder on hand… The cake did not have a good smell, and I took 1 bite and then threw the rest away.
I have a 1,000 watt oven, and I microwaved it for exactly 3 minutes…Next time I try this, I will make sure I add cocoa powder.
Just tried it, must of screwed it up though :/
I’ve got chocolate sponge, whether it’s the edible or the cleaning type I don’t know… I blame the egg tbh
Will try again though
*fingers crossed*
I make something similar for my low carb diet, which may appeal to others who don’t want to use flour. I’d characterize it as more of a muffin than a cake.
1/4 cup flax meal
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 packet Splenda
1 teaspoon butter
Microwave for 1 minute or so (assuming 1000 watts)
I usually add cinnamon (2 tsp) as well, and I put butter on it after cooking. But cocoa might be nice too.
You can mix up a large batch of dry ingredients ahead of time and store for a ready-to-use muffin mix.
LOVE the recipe! it*s genius
I LOVE THIS….I just made it and didn’t have any cocoa so I did one extra sugar and one extra flour. I used chocolate milk instead of regular milk and it was actually VERY GOOD.
I think those that are burning it really need to look into purchasing a new microwave. They were not meant to last for ever. That is why microwaves are cheap!
http://claylee.thecenturytreereader.com
It´s cool, does not taste sooooooo good, but it´s a nice idea!
just great!
Yummy, I will try it …thanks for posting
Interested on a link exchange ?
They sell this (microwaveable cake in a mug) in Japan. They even come in different flavors, not just chocolate! The packet comes with all of the dry ingredients. I think it was just add milk and an egg since I don’t remember using oil, but don’t hold me to that.
5 minutes? But I want my cake now!!!!!!
awesome must make before mom gets home….
Oh my gosh, this is GENIUS! Not to mention, absolutely delicious! After I tried it, I also put some french vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup with the cake in the mug, which tastes better than something so easy should ^^.
i made some… not the best but indeed very good. next time i will not use such a big egg and maybe add more milk. t was too rough and chewy.
I just made this cake TWICE! and it came out really RUBBERY almost like ricecake consistency. and i’m asian so i know what ricecake texture is like( : but it still tasted really good. does anyone know what i did wrong? BTW i used regular flour instead of ‘cake flour’ does that make a difference? ( : haha
This is awsome! I actually used an ice cream bowl instead of the mug and the results were amazing! It was quick and easy and the clean up…oh so fast! My little ones love it. They’re already making plans for me to put it inside of the lunch boxes when school starts! Thanks!
So I tried it…it just tastes like egg and feels like a sponge….it’s pretty flavorless in fact….might be good if you put PB in it before you cooked it maybe..
Nooo! Don’t do it! The Cake is a lie!
But seriously. This recipe is Epic+Win. Me and my friend just finished eating some. Makes me wish I had a microwave of my own
Major Kudos.
This works great! I have made it twice now and no problems. Thanks so much for this~ next I am going to try and add caramel in the middle ^^
Thanks for the recipe. I tried it and ended up with a massive chocolate cookie by overbaking it.
Good recipe though. I’m sure my second attempt will turn out better. 
So I tried making the cake. Changed a few ingridiends due to lack of them in my home.
But turned out quite fine. Vanilla sauce to it and yum!
that seems like a lot of sugar…
The cake looks deelish, but, am I the only one who thinks the mug is fantastic also?
Happiest pigs i’ve ever seen
Gonna go try making the cake right now
I just made this and it was really nice! I was expecting it to be a total disaster (like most of the things I cook!) But it was really good, looked, smelled and tasted like cake! It was a little on the dry side, but a little chocolate sauce saw to that. Thank you for this recipe, I’ll certainly be making it again!
And, huge success, tastes really great, and took no more than 5 minutes to make.
Now I understand why the pigs are smiling
im from slovenia ;; i like to taste new things…
i have a 600+ but not 1000W Microvawe and i baked for 3
minutes ;; IM not a GURME CHEFF but maybe it needs some more
time ( low power) ….. I LIKE IT
it is the freakin chocholate egg …. MANY THANKS for
the IDEA …. THUMBS Up
This is cool!!
just use pancake batter! do it all the time!
I just used an individual-sized Pyrex bowl to bake it in. :3
I also added 1/4 tsp more sugar and 1/2 tsp more milk, and after I turned it out of the bowl I cooked it for another minute, divided into two sessions.
It was delicious, I put powdered sugar on it and it was perfect. <#
thx, tasty.
i suggest adding a pinch of salt to boost the flavor a bit.
for those inquiring about all purpose vs cake flour- cake flour has almost half the gluten of all purpose, if you’re results are rubbery, you’ve got too much protein in your flour! also, due to the finer texture of cake flour, it’s not a 1 to 1 equivalence.
Wow a sugar hit as well with 4 tablesppons of sugar in such a small amount of actual cake mix!!!!
good recipe thnx !!!
i did it just now but instead of cocoa i used some vanilla extract… yummy!!! taste GREAT!!
okay, i have a friend whose allerigic to chocolate. so i decided to alter the recipe for her.
5 Tablespoons cake flour
4.5-5 Tablespoons sugar
1 Egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons oil
add the vanilla after the egg, with the milk and oil.
Wow, this is so cool! I’ve definitely got to give this a try.
Excellent cake — not the tastiest I’ve *ever* eaten but hard to ask for more from a recipe this easy and fast! I reduced the oil by 1 tablespoon and it still worked out just fine. I also made it in a bowl instead of a cup.
I’m thinking of perhaps trying to add some Vanilla or Almond flavor next time I make this. Could even perhaps just leave out the chocolate and make a vanilla cake at some point.
maaaaa!
i’m hanging.
great job
I agree with the person who said it came out looking like a turd.
Mine is now in the trash where it belongs.
FIRST!
lol
This shits looks like true shits :/ Bleee
cool
greets from germany
This is absolutely brilliant, I’ll give it a try tonight
That was…interesting.
In wouldn’t use so much cocoa next time! Too chocolate[y]!
GREAT! next time i get really high and have the munchies ill just make this shit. THANKS!
sounds like this is a real “cup”cake
Looks like about a 1:9 to 1:10 fail:win ratio… Mostly worked for me.
Didn’t use a big enough mug, but by the end of the 3 minutes, the runny glop solidified enough to slice cleanly off the outside of the cup. Whee. Not a perfect cake, but still handily beat any prepackaged cake mix I’ve ever tried. No cake flour was on hand, so I used a touch less than 1/4 cup all-purpose (Canadian/hard-wheat) flour and 1.5 tsp cornstarch. Both flour and sugar were converted from (4 tbsp)s to (1/4 cup)s, because I hadn’t read the replies about UK vs. US tablespoons. I used canola oil (instead of the olive oil many people seem to favor), as I find it more flavorless than olive oil for sweet items.
So: Wrong container size, wrong flour, wrong system of measurement, and IT STILL WORKED. Put some ice cream on top and was very happy.
“White” variant might be a little trickier…proportionally, that’s a fair amount of cocoa, which would make the whole thing runnier if it was simply dropped…
Useful info for international flour equivalences:
http://www.foodsubs.com/Flour.html
What a great way to have cake and not a huge whole piece.
What kind of oil?
Hi I love baking. I had to plan this huge party last week and the chocolate cakes were not ready so Me and my friend shira whipped up a few dozen or so cakes for the party and we had people asking for the recipe and other people asking how we made a wonderfull cake in so little yime….. WE LOVE your cake its rad:)
I’m from Europe, tried it with a normal European tablespoon, and plain flour – I just sifted it and added a touch of baking powder. I took a really big mug, so that nothing could run over. I also have only a 800w microwave.
Worked like a charm and tastes great!
This looks awesome!
well, i must say that anyone who considers that tasteless blob of sponge, cake , deserves to eat it
Holy 800 calories, Batman!
I just made this and it was sooo good! I was really surprised. I didn’t have cake flour so I used all-purpose, it probably would have been a little bit lighter with the cake flour. it was great anyway. a tip: just put a teeny smudge of nutella and/or some whipped cream on top of the cake to make it feel like a real cake, with icing, without all the work. ps, I only needed half to be totally full. what a great recipe!
HEAVENLY!
this is the best thing since cake…
it is ze cake of ze FUTURE!
My first attempt turned out so-so. I think I overcooked it, plus I only had all-purpose flour and I used the full 4 tablespoons. I definitely want to try again, though!
Not bad, not bad at all. Made a few modifications:
regular flour
powdered sugar (adds the startch normally found in cake flour)
splash vanilla
chnaged from 3 milk to 2 milk 1 coffee
teeny teeny pinch salt
drizzled it with ice cream caramel after it was done : ) great work
this recipe is fabulous, love it! i’ve just made it for the second time and improvised with some brown sugar over white in the cake, microwaved for 2:15 instead of 3 and tried an experimental chocolate-lemon-raspberry sauce that came out far better than i had expected. beautiful results!
thanks for the recipe
done and dusted, literally
perfect
this is really cool!!! =)
I just tried it out and I must say it was not so bad and gonna make it again very soon . Thanx
This cake is not good. I mean it’s edible, but I wouldn’t call it good at all. I tried it twice, following the directions verbatim once, and in two mugs a second time, and it didn’t help. I guess it kind of shows you get what you put your time into.
Just tried this with 10 tbs of cake mix instead of the sugar, cocoa and flour. Fantastic idea!
5th photo looks like a shit, hahahaha
A wide mouth mug works *way* better than a narrow mug. Pops right out of the mug onto a plate ready to be covered in whipped cream.
Add chopped walnuts, and boost the cocoa a bit to taste.
this came out really dry and hard. seems to be overcooked in my microwave. ooops microwave is 1200 watts. need to reduce cooking time.
i just made this for my house!!
The best!!
Thank you!!
This has been a hit and I can see why. Just made this for the first time and it came out perfectly. It’s so easy to make, just mix together, you think everything wont fit in a mug but once wet it compacts down so you can mix it easily. The cake rose beautifully, good fun to watch so kids will love it. The cake that came out of the microwave was soft and lovely, not at all sickly and sweet but lovely and chocolatey. I used Cadbury’s hot chocolate as I was out of Coaco but it tastes wonderful. Amazingly quick and a delight to eat, you’ll want to make this every time someone comes over, just for the fun of it LOL
I used applesauce instead of the oil,Worked fine
Here are two pics of them
from different cooking form 
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3170/7268366xg3.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8645/7268358nt5.jpg
THX for the recipe
I just made this for my boyfriend’s daughter’s first birthday, since we need a little tiny cake for her. it came out AWESOME, and she really liked it.
for anyone who this didn’t work for, heres how i did it: i used the 4 tbs of flour (didnt have cake flour, used regular). used 2 tbs soft butter instead of oil. mix the flour, cocoa and sugar together first, then creamed in the butter. beat the egg seperately until foamy and then beat it some more after adding the 3 tbs milk (like you would for scramble eggs) added a little pinch of salt. the key, i think is to make sure you DO NOT OVER MIX IT. that is what makes baked goods thick and rubbery, or too heavy. just carefully and slowly stir until *just mixed*. then i nuked it for only 2min and 15sec. also i cooked in a little bowl instead of a cup for the proper “birthday cake” shape, and make some white icing for it. she loved it and it was super cute.
thanks a lot for this one, im going to play around with it and see what else i can make.
hi, im faith 11 years old. i suddenly came onto this site when i was looking 4 a recipie for cake, all im gonna say is i REALLY rekon that aint gonna work plz email me soon if u have read this to show me u have read this thanks!- i think it looks hilariuosly fun but.. yer im just NOT gonna try it, no affence! hope u hab fun doin it though, im gonna stay to da paket mix lol. cya
p.s- plz sent me an email tellin me u read it thanks – also tell me whio runs this web – site
bibi
I made this the other night. Rating: Yes.
After making it, I have a couple of suggestions for modifying the recipe, too.
My mouth thanks you for posting this recipe, although my clothing may start groaning about it soon.
Great recipe, thanks
Wow, just made this THANKS
wont the mug break?? if u turn on to 1000watts?
and what kind of cake flour?
Hello over there, thank you very much for this great recipe. I tried it a few minutes ago. It tastes fantastic. I guess I´ll start a next try tomorrow.
Greetings from Germany. – Andree.
Hmm, I’ve been playing around and have found a slightly richer version – I’ve have come to affectionately think of it as 4321 cake! It goes like this:
4 tbsp flour
4 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp dark chocolate cocoa
1 egg
3 mins at full power in an 850 watt microwave! Pics in my Flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveclayton/2707708532/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveclayton/2707666762/
Now, does that look tasty or what? And yes, it is terribly, terribly addictive….
Dave
Thanks for the recipe! Just perfect for 2 pieces of cake. I did not use cake flour, just regular flour. That was good. The second time, I only nuked for 2 minutes and added one teaspoon of applesauce. Moist and delicious. We are now thinking of all the things we can put on top-like chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, jams and jellies. Again, thanks.
Wow this is so good! Great Sunday afternoon snack.
As for the cake flour I put 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch in bottom of 1/4 cup measuring cup then topped it off with flour.
Very Very easy and great for small snacks to share with my hubby. Wish i know about this when i was in college.
Tried it several times and the kids love it. I added a little bit of water or use fresh milk as the replacement for powdered milk. Also tried: replace the cocoa powder with coffee, or with orange powder.
Thank you for this! I tried it and it was delicious.
Thanks for the recipe- it satisfied my chocolate craving. I found another recipe, you might want to try : )
http://thedomesticscientist.com/2008/07/17/hideous-but-delicious-microwaveable-cake/
oh, wait. I’m going to have to retract my positive feedback. I feel queasy- way too much oil & egg. I’m sticking with made from a box, oven type cakes. bleech. where’s the pepto?
This is a really good idea. just made it with what in the UK is called a tablespoon, but the spoon in the picutre looks more like a tea spoon? doesnt matter though, the cake was still nice, if a bit rubbery. old it be possible, d you think, to make this cake on a larger scale? for example, used a bowl and double/triple all of the tablespoons of ingrediant used? this could be excellent for making quick birthday cakes or whatever. feel free to email me at deathlytom@yahoo.co.uk
Just did it
Great Job here!
failcaek.
as if all that fits in a mug! more like a bowl
and it like failed in microwave. but still tastes gud, haha.
ace i use this all the time but i add a extra ingredient called weed it makes a great space cake and gets you absolutly mashed i love it thanks
Nice idea! I used to buy “Warm Delights” chocolate cake which was this same concept, just not homemade! Thanks for the homemade version!
Someone please help me out here, my cake ended up in a jello form. Also, the flavour was very bland, how can I make the cake softer and more flavourful?
This is the perfect treat for a single person craving something sweet! It’s fun to make and watch rise then suck itself back into the cup. I have made this a bunch of times now. I only have one suggestion. I found that if I mixed it in a separate bowl I got the ingredients blended together better. When I mixed it in the cup I tended to not get it mixed up well leaving some dry ingredients in the bottom.
fantastic fun idea! i got this by email & had to try it! now i’m off to look up more recipes like this… yum!
OK…
How can you people be getting this wrong? it’s so simple! just do what the instructions say! i’ve done it four times now and its alays worked perfectly!
Great cake. Good to cook if someone is coming round unexpectantly
Five stars
yeah, i made this, but i guess i didn’t stir it enough because the oil was all over the place. still, for 5 minutes, it tasted extravagant!!!!
noel, you’re a genius.
Cool! Now thats a CUPCAKE!
GUESS WHAT?
I’m eating the cake that I made now!
its yummy.
thanxx for the tip!
people . . . too many people like cupcakes. . you can make like 12 in a batch for less than 12 minutes. . and hey america is working on the obesity . . its the war(with the worlds) we should be worried about
love and peace
an american posing as a canadian
The first go wasn’t great–no cake flour, 700 watt microwave, 2 and half minutes.
The second go at it I did add about 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Much lighter, fluffier and less “spongy” and far more cake-like.
Fun!
good idea but it looks like dog food
Let’s hear for unhealthyness
I modified this to my ovo-vegetarian ways and used rice milk. We had also run out of caster sugar so I used brown sugar.
Plus, for fun, I added three cubes of bittersweet chocolate to the centre.
The two made a nice addition and it turned of splendidly.
I smothered it in cream, split it in half, and the chocolate just oozed out!
AND! 5/5 on the taste test.
It was a little tough, so next time I’ll make it self saucing.
I better eat it before mum gets home…
Cheers!
yummm!! i just made this little cake.
SPACE CAKE WOOOOOOO!
Nice, I had a craving for chocolate cake last night I wish I would have know about this!
http://www.mythemefinder.com
jason
didn’t have eggs in the house, but i wanted it so bad that i made it w/o the eggs anyways. still turned out pretty good! this is an AWESOME idea
awful. spongy and tasteless. not worth the calories or the 7 minutes it takes to make it.
Tasted. horrible. Was completely DRY.
Good concept though but I’m pretty sure you need to fix the ingredients and ratios.
And I’d like to add the fact that it looks revolting in the pictures here on this website and when I removed it from the microwave. It looked like the cake from the movie ‘Accepted,’ although I’m sure those pieces of shit tasted better.
Wow! this worked great =D
Hahhaha, this is nuts… love it.
Doesn’t anyone else think it looks like poo?
The mug is pooing.
But I agree, it looks delicious. Because I’m a pig. And I roll in poo.
Woo!
The picture looks good enough to eat. I like it
We tried whole wheat flour instead of cake flour, 1/4 cup of egg beaters instead of the egg, and replaced one of the Tbs of oil with 3 Tbs ground flax seed. (We still kept 2 Tbs oil, mostly for the moisture). Not bad.
That is awesome! Will definitely be trying soon.
Why are we still sitting here? Let’s head to the kitchen and try it out! I will make some coffee. LOL
This was great! It tasted really good but I definitely think I’m going to throw some of my own ideas in next time. Thanks!
This looks like the doody from 2 girls one cup movie
What a cool, delicious little idea.
I can’t wait to try it!
Merci beaucoup
I read it, tried it and tasted it, all in ten minutes. I’m not that happy about the taste, but seeing that I’m extremely picky on my chocolate cakes, that doesn’t matter. I’m going to personalize the recipe anyways.
No fish shaped anything or rhubarb!?
Still, a good recipe!
Cool idea!
Nice quick recipe. Will definitely try this =)
One of the best quick-to-do-munchie for the ages. Oh by the way, works as well great using pancake mix with half of the banana, milk. egg or substitute and cinnamon.
Great recipe!! I loved it, I do know this, there are some people that really need help with their own cooking if the food is coming out tasting like a turd or thinking turds taste better….why would you even be thinking of a turd when you are about to put food in your mouth??!!! Thanks for sharing, I love it!!! Am guilty of putting some chocolate syrup on it when I poured it out of the cup onto my home-made ice-cream…it rocked!!!
Okay so I see the cup, but where are the two girls?
Hey. Just understand this please….
I love you and everything you are about. May you shine, bruva.
Is this edible?
To cut calories I used 3T milk and only 1T oil, and also threw in a splash of vanilla extract. Thanks for saving me from cravings tonight!
hey i just tried your recipe and now we are shocked with my mum
honestly,we didnt expect such a result like that
thank you very much
OMG amazing but change the oil to 1 and 1/2 oil and 1 and 1/2 butter one more sugar and 1 more 1 coco and 1 creme fresh when done add toffee source it is like having sex, for the first time with every mouth full
DA cake man
My son and I tried this tonite and it was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
We need more guick and easy recipes for the microwave.
Yummy.
just tried this recipie, used normal flour and 4 tablespoons of milo instead of cocoa and a huge mug and it turned out fantastic.
omg, thank u so much.
gross cake made ina microwave how lazy is that
So, Someone gave me a link to This Yesterday, and after reading the comments I decided to try this, but with modifications.
I mixed together THROUGHLY:
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
3 1/2 Tbsp. Flour
2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
4 Tbsp. Sugar
in a microwave-safe bowl
and in a separate bowl, mixed
1 Egg white and half of the yolk.(for health reasons,but enough for flavor.)
3 Tbsp. milk
2 Tbsp. Melted butter
I added the wet ingredients to the dry, and stirred it up until all of it was moistened(no major clumps of dry ingredients-some small though. which is fine, because it bakes out.)According to the comments, over-mixing it will make a tough and rubbery cake.
Since I had a 800watt Microwave, I nuked it for 3 minutes,but in a ceramic bowl instead of a mug. It smelled a bit weird while it was cooking, and I was afraid that it was going to be a total flop.However…
It actually didn’t turn out too bad! I should have added 1 tsp. Vanilla though. It wasn’t as chocolaty as the normal cake I bake, but it was pretty good! The texture was actually cake like -not like a brownie at all. very soft when you pressed on it. It needed an Icing though…
Looking online, I found a Chocolate Sauce Recipe, and I 1/4th’d it.
1/4 Cup Sugar(I used normal, white granulated sugar)
1/2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
1/2 Tbsp. Flour
1/3 C. Milk
3/4 Tbsp. Butter(unmelted, but it’s actually the soft Shedd’s spread stuff in the tub.May make the difference if you use real butter, so be careful.)
1/4 tsp. vanilla
I mixed the dry ingredients VERY THROUGHLY first, then added the wet.(incl. butter.) and wisked it over low heat on the stove for a couple of minutes constantly until it thickened up a bit. Since this isn’t a frosting/icing, but a sauce, it didn’t need to be super-thick. when it started bubbling quickly was about when it was ready.
I believe while the cake is nuking you could easily make the sauce in time, assuming you put the ingredients in the saucepan first.
It was JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT of sauce for this cake! me and My brother split it, since it took up the whole volume of the bowl. For a quick snack made with a Microwave and ingredients I already had, it was awesome! I’ll make it again sometime.
slight issue though if your going for looks: The cake will stick to the bowl,so if you want to just flip it on a plate to serve, you will have to grease another bowl up and pour the batter in there.to clean it up, soak it in hot water and a bit of dish soap. when your done eating, the stuff will come off fairly easily.(water-spray actually took most of it off.)
And Andrea, If you are still here: In health food stores, there’s something called Carob Powder. In recipes calling for Cocoa powder,you can use this cup-for-cup instead! It works so well as a substitute you can make Hot Carob using your favorite Hot cocoa Recipe!I’ve used it in a Hershey’s Chocolate cake Recipe, and it turned out beautifully! It does have a different taste then chocolate, but I quite like it, even though I can have chocolate. My Mom can’t have chocolate, however, because she gets migraines, and discovered this stuff. Though,If you find Carob chips, don’t try baking with them: They will burn very easily and mess with the cookie or whatever you are making.The Powder is fine though.
I found it needed a pinch of salt.
I will be trying variations on the theme, like w/o cocoa, with blueberries and a dash of vanilla.
YUMMMMMMMM!!!!
yuck dude, i just made this, it needs salt
Dee! You’re a genius! Mmm Cake!
By the bye, it’s better if you use really good quality cocoa but I guess that’s kinda obvious! ;o)
LOL@ someone who can’t even use proper capitalization and punctuation chiding the Internet for being “lazy.”
Terrible! Well, OK – I’ve already made and eaten two of these . . . . Gack! Where has my waistline gone?!?
Seriously, great for lazy mornings when you have your coffee and newspaper all ready and find that your husband has finished off the pastries.
Thanks!
This is amazing really tasty….Smells like its burnings but it isn’t. Thanks for the recipeee!
Came over from here
Tried it today. Actually, not *quite* a cake, but more of a sweet-chocolatee-soft-warm-sweet that goes very well with tea.
Thanks, this will be a regular tea-snack at our home in future..
THIS IS GREAT!!!! it’s delicious and really really easy!
just a little note: add a pinch of salt…it improves the taste!
so i tried this yesterday…
first try: copied the entire recipe word for word (but added 1 tablespoon of vanilla flavored coffee creamer) – it was spectacular! :”D
second try: all same with my first try except added a sachet of instant coffee and baked it for around 2 mins instead of 3 (i’m not sure what our microwave’s wattage is). this turned out even better! very moist and can you say mocha!?! hahaha! yummy!
thanks for this! we’re excited to try out variations of this 5 minutes cake later!
I was instructed to buy chocolate chips to add to it – plus vanilla ice cream for additional omph! 
fatty fatty fatty!
wow, first of all, thats probably the longest list of comments!!i had to scroll down like for an hour, LOl)) this cake is cute, i am going do one too
i just made this and it is amazing who ever reads this u have to try it
i hate it but i luv it can u belive how many comments there r
Hy, check out my variation on this recipe!
http://zip.4chan.org/ck/src/1218567990643.jpg
I didn’t have time to read all the comments, but I made a few changes to give it a little kick and much healthier:
4 T. all purpose flour
3 T. sugar
1/8 tsp. baking powder
2 T. Cocoa powder
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
dash cayenne
1 egg white
3 T. unsweetened applesauce
3 T. non fat milk
Yum! Thanks for the idea. Eat it right away or it gets hard.
I just made this and I’m eating it as we speak! It is amazing!!! I don’t know what all of you are doing wrong but it came out perfectly for me. I altered the recipe slightly (regular flour, 2 T oil, dash of salt, dash of baking powder), topped it with powdered sugar and it’s incredible. I’m in Denver at 5280 feet above sea level with a high powered microwave (had to cook less than 2 minutes). If you got bad results the first time, try it again, it’s worth it.
Mine turned out gelatinous. D:
Pretty cool! Just made it and tasted it! Not bad for fresh cake! Nice novelty. Thumbs up, even though I found the texture a bit springy.
Thank you you have saved my street cred with grandchildren who popped round when I had no treats in. It was ok and I shall do it again and maybe try putting some choc inside.
DELICIOUS!!
try it with nutella (a chocolate hazelnut spread) as frosting even better.
I do not have all purpose flour or cake flour. I only have bread flour, Im scared something horrible is going to happen!
Dis was nasteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Hi all, God bless you Dizzy Dee….It was good…My husband just ate it for dessert! I hate eggs so when i make it for myself the plan is to experiment with just the whites…THANKS…BTW my oven doesn’t work so we haven’t has dessert in weeks!! What is next 5 minute microwave biscuits? I am sending this link to all my friends..And no I am not obese, just american to all those who commented on this recipe adding to “america’s problem…plus dizzy is in SA! right?
sorry its late going to bed..dreaming sweet chocolatey dreams.
This will makes your kitchens unusable for a long times…. We tried to id in our office. It was very fun but ask it to women who will cleans that place…
i’ve just tryed it now, and it’s cooked all the way through but it looks like a rubber sponge hahaha
and it doesn’t taste of anything tbh…
might stick a bit of whipped cream on it when it’s cool, might taste a bit better
FUN
AND GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SYRUP ON IT!
Hi!
I’ve just tried it… and loved it
I’m a teacher and I’ll be using this soon with my kids.
Cheers from Portugal
GUYS, SERIOUSLY, IT IS JUST HALF ASSED CAKE IN A MUG. STOP ACTING LIKE THIS IS THE GOD OF CAKES.
Omg I’m so gonna make this but prolly gonna stop before baking. Raw dough sounds pretty darn good.!
I’m sorry. But this just looks like poo in a cup.
I made this last week and thought it was pretty good for coming from the microwave! I did add a little chocolate syrup on top. Mine was a little dense, so I think I may add some levener next time like baking powder. Thanks for the great idea!
This was AWFUL. Like eating as dish sponge. I have never felt so little joy while eating cake. THIS CAKE IS A LIE AND ANYONE WHO CLAIMS TO LIKE IT IS A LIE.
I received this recipe via e-mail and tried it 3 times. I’m playing around with vanilla and strawberry essence and enjoy the baking and eating every time. Just landed on this blog when looking for the recipe after a friend asked me for it.
I tried this, the only modifications to the recipe being:
-Slightly less oil (2.5 tablespoons?)
-Slightly less egg yolk (3/4 egg yolk?)
-2 tablespoons out of the 4 tablespoons of sugar was ‘vanilla sugar’
-3 minutes, 30 seconds instead of 3 minutes
-Pinch of salt
-In a bowl instead of a mug, later turned over onto a plate
The rest was followed word for word.
While mixing, the egg yolk and white refused to mix together at first, but eventually did once I started mixing around the edges.
The cake came out looking better than it tasted; once I bit into it, I was reminded clearly of a spongelike texture, and not in a good way. Incredibly chewy, and I kept thinking about the 4 tablespoons of sugar and 2.5 tablespoons of oil. It also tasted different in different parts of the cake. I’ll mix the batter more next time, get the cake out earlier, and use more milk. Any other tips to make it fluffier and lighter?
This is so cool! I tried it without cocoa though, it was still awesome!!!
WAIT, actually if you don’t have cocoa add meltd peanut butter instead, ’cause if you don’t….it will taste like EGGS.
OMG! me and my friend were making stupid videos and we didn’t have any idea on what subject to make our next video on. we looked up easy recipes because the sub. of our next show was to be cooking. so we made your cake and it was the best thing ever. it was so easy and took so little time we want to thank you! it was yummy.
I made it but I did some things a little wrong
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I put to much flower i it so it became realy fat!
Not enough milk and sugar so it came out pretty bad.
Beside all that its great
Yum. I just made it. It was a bit dry but I think I could have put in a bit more milk.
I did it with wholemeal flour, which gave it a nice texture.
Great with ice-cream.
It wasn’t top quality cake, but it was quick and delicious. I replaced cocoa with green tea powder and mixed all the ingredients at once and it still tasted great.
Thanks for this.
Nice cake
Thanks for the recipe!
I tried it using rice flour in a big tall mug and it turned out very well! I cut it up and sprinkled icing sugar on the bits for my kids to eat. Next time I will cook it a little less time and maybe incorporate something to make it softer like applesauce or banana – these additions work well with rice flour breads in general.
cheers!
elisa
Yummy… I’m hungry now… i crave on chocolate cake and i want some. Thanks for these easy recipe.
it smelt and tasted like egg a bit – (think i’ll use more sugar)
a bit sponge – (think i’ll use more milk)
horrible after taste…but maybe its because i used old coco powder (hope i dont get sick)
but altoghether great idea
That is the easiest baking I have ecer seen in my entire life! Thanks for the tip!!!!
August 30, 2008
Don’t I need to oil (or grease) the cup first to keep the cake from sticking to the mug? I know that is necessary when scrambling an egg in a mug.
PS – I found it difficult to read the small print on the black background
Me and my friend are about to make one!
they look fantabulous! i am going to make it in 6 ughhhh!
never 5 i cant do odd numbers…
im not an odd person, only odd people do odd numbers
im even…. well that would mean i was gay… i promise im straight! ….ish im kinda bi, cuz me and my friend just hoked up.. oh well
<3333 yummy! cakealiscious definition!
Gosh darn. Off to make this RIGHT NOW! My bulging thighs and gut thank you.
use milo instead of cocoa
use milo instead of cocoa
This didn’t turn out well for me.. It got all rubber-like
Dunno what I did wrong.
Hey! I made it. Liked it. Going to make it again and hopefully mum will like it.
To save washing up i ate it in the cup! So now all i have to wash up is mesuring spoons and a cup!
I put a tablespoon to many with the oil but it turned out fine and i think next time i make it i might add some choc melts in the mix to melt. I also might try and cook it for a min less.
P.s. I also left out a tablespoon of sugar because i didn’t want mine to sweet.
P.ss. Garnished it with rich choc sauce and it kind of looked like self saucing pudding to me (although not as sweet)
hi
im looking for a cake with no egg for my brother i was just asking if you could help me out with it.
thanks if you can
raichel
omg dis is gorgeuse highly recomended
my husband and I absolutely LOVE this little cake. what a treat!
I dont make it in a mug, but instead a large microwaveable dish, the flatter bottom the better. I measure exactly, the first few times I made it I just threw it together, we still liked it but its better when its exact.
this may sound very strange but I stop the microwave when I first smell the burnt flavour, quickly taking it out. it will still have liquid ontop of the cake but that just makes it even better, I slice the cake in half, putting each on a plate and add scoops of vanilla icecream, and the batter that was left behind I spoon over the icecream.
OMG! seriously what a great cake. its not rubbery, its not exactly fluffy and light either but wow! I would actually serve this to friends thats how confident that others will like this.
As I sad before I have made this little cake several times, I have tryed applesauce instead of 3T oil, I have tried even a splash of pepsi, hey girl has to experiment, no change to our palat what so ever, not trying either again. I have tryed blend instead of the milk as well as buttermilk. I didnt find it richer not going to try it again, I like my skim milk best. I have done the mini chocolate chips, sad I thought they would melt, they didnt. I will try chocolate/sugar/butter crumbs in the bottom some time, but not soon.
I would say dont heat on full power no matter what size your machine is, watch it, and when it gets that gross smell take it out, dont worry about the runny stuff, its GOOD!
peace in peace out
Jennifer, Cake-in-5-minutes-Lover
this is great!! i love it i put a bit of icing over the top when it was warm and it soked in. tastes great try it!
V.G. Like a very moist muffin. Satisfied my sweet and chocolate craving. Quite filling too. I topped it with cool whip
mmm mmm good
Carol S.
Thank you! I am not a huge cake fan, but for my friends who come over last minute this is an easy and wonderful dessert. I always have candies in the cubard as well. So I can individualize them as well. Thanks Again!! Jax, FL
Wow! This is the best thing I’ve cooked in a mug ever before
Brilliant!
OH MY!!!! Have been looking for something like this for a long time. My husband and I are alone now and like a sweet dessert after dinner. This is perfect for the two of us.
I also told my hairdresser who works with challenged children all year long. They learn many things for life including cooking. This is a perfect recipe. No hot stoves or ovens. I have passed this along to her and she is elated. She said that this is perfect for her too. Thank you so much. Laurie
awesome! i used this recipe for fathers day. It is so cool!
Wonderful cake, I have put a link on my blog.
Can you use a sugar substitute with this cake?
That recipe just rules. Love it! Greets from germany!
wow, that is a wonderful cake. It is just my wife and I (and a 3 year old that can’t have too much cake). It is easy and tastes great.
If you cook it half time,and 1 extra tablespoon of sugar and milk,if turn out like a pudding
haha.i’ve tried this recipe and mine was 4 minutes. i thought 20 minutes. hahaha. but luckily it turned out well.
What kind of milk I’m going to use??
This is delicious! I used one extra tablespoon of sugar and cocoa powder, and I used one tablespoon of half-and-half and two of milk. Very easy to make, although unhealthy
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Sounds like some nice single dude food
GREAT dorm food. quick easy and lots of sugar to keep u up on those long study nights!
I just made this and it turned out pretty good! I made some modifications, though. These are all in U.S. measurements, sea level elevation.
- I used 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/2 tablespoon corn starch.
- I substituted brown sugar.
- I added a small pinch of kosher salt.
- I added a few drops of vanilla extract.
- I only used half the egg white from the egg, and the full yolk.
- I used 2 tablespoons of butter and melted them instead of using any oil.
Procedurally, I mixed everything in a bowl and then moved it to the mug. I had a milk chocolate bar (Hershey’s Symphony) lying around so I took a square of it and stood it in the middle of the batter before microwaving.
I watched it closely while microwaving. 800 watt microwave. I did a minute, opened it up, looked at it, it didn’t look cooked. I did another 30 seconds and it rose considerably but not as much as it could have. I did another 30 seconds and it rose as high as it was going to and stayed there for the duration. It quickly sank when the heat stopped. I took it out and looked at it, and the edges of the cake had drawn away from the mug so it seemed ready. It was. So in all, I only needed two minutes.
Overall it came out very good! It has a moist, spongy texture which is not what I generally prefer, but it’s not bothersome. That’s the most “negative” thing I could say about it. Oh, and in the end, the chocolate bar’s flavor didn’t mesh well with the cake, so my “molten center” I was going for felt out of place. No big deal, I’ll just leave it out next time.
I did not have any problems with it tasting eggy or oily, and it was not at all dry or burnt.
just tried it luv it thats all i can say!
luv it sooooooooo much its the best!
Excellent!It works!Even substituting the egg with one tbsp of flaxseed +two tbsp H20. Next time will try adding some orange juice instead of milk:)Thanks for the recipe:)
Well mine went everywhere! LOL! Need a different shaped mug I think! But the bit I ate tasted ok- ice-cream would have been nice with it! Pic Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fifikins/2859537382/
I tried it with several variations and it still worked: I only had a box of yellow cake mix, chocolate chips and brown sugar.
I used 4 tablespoons on the cake mix, some chips, a tablespoon of brown sugar (since the cake mi already has some) and chocolate chips. I didnt have eggs or milk, so I just used water. I eyeballed it until the consistency was right. my chocolate chip cake was awesome!!!!
hahah.. this is great! I made a video of this.. check it out:
http://vimeo.com/1716239
or: http://cook.bamdone.com
Thank you for helping me make CHOKLETE KAKE
made this last night with coco powder, it was disgusting lol
going to make it now with hot chocolate, better be nice lol
I like cakes,but now i lose weight,so i can,t eat more!
just to try!
mmmmmmmmm just made it, had it with some cream mmmmmmmm. yummy. so quick and easy and even the kids are in love with it
Mine didn’t turn out…and I was REALLY looking forward to it. It was very dense and rubbery texture, not cake like at all, and had an odd taste, not very sweet. I may try it again with some modifications.
Tried this with great ingredients – fine sifted french flour, Bourneville cocoa etc – it was so disgusting I couldn’t eat again for hours, and that is an accomplishment!This cake is really really sad….it is awful – like a lead balloon, all stodgy and heavy with a horrible taste and texture. It is a crime to put this sort of cake down one’s gullet when the world is full of some really delicious recipes. Believe me, I wanted it to work, and was starving hungry when I made it, but nothing could rescue it from it’s depths of vileness. So sorry to mean – but it’s true. M.
I didn’t really like the look of this recipe, but i liked the idea, so i started messing around with some stuff one night. What i ended up with is a mug of molten chocolate deliciousness called cake. I can’t compare it to the original recipe having never tried it, but honestly, its really good.
the measurements are really vague because I’m overseas and poor and so don’t have real measuring utensils, so feel free to experiment.
pour some cream into your mug. probably about a tablespoon or so. microwave for 30 seconds or until bubbly. Pour in some chocolate chips. stir until melted and blended, it should be dark and shiny. add 2 heaping spoons of flour, 2 spoons of sugar, 2 spoons of cocoa powder. mix up. add some more cream if it is too dry. If it looks like brownie batter, you are good. now, put a layer of chocolate chips on top. microwave for 50 seconds, or until chocolate chips are melted. you have to stir them a little because chocolate holds its shape in the microwave. Viola, amazingness! eat it hot, right out of the mug, with a spoon. fudgy, warm brownie, yummy chocolate deliciousness.
This looks so good am gonna go make this right now
I added hot fudge to the recipe and it made an awesome lava cake!!! I served it lightly dusted with powdered sugar and some ice cream and no one would have guessed I cooked it in the microwave!!! Thank you.
mmmmmm gooood *cough* sorry your cake was good ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
****but dry****
I was just looking for this recipe the other day! I found a bunch that used box mix, but none that didn’t. I ended up making a chocolate coca-cola cake, but I’ll try this next time! Thanks for posting it!
For that dry comment, try substituting melted butter for the oil.
Thanks for the recipe…..We made cake yesterday and I linked back to your post.
http://withthreadinhand.blogspot.com/2008/09/we-make-cake.html
The kids loved it, but boy the cups were hard to clean…lol I soaked them all night and still had to scrub. Was I suppose to use Bakers Joy or something??
Nancy
Are you for real?! This is totally too cool. My kids (grown and not) will love this and what a great way to make a single-serve portion control cake!!
in Japan u can buy a cake mix that does excatly this its called Moko Moko cake or something, it comes in vanilla and caramel flavors too, also on the back they have other ways to use the mixture like putting it on top of a slice of bread and cooking it in one of those mini toaster ovens to make fancy french toast, but i’m sooo glad that i can now make this with stuff from out my cupboard, certainly a lot cheaper than importing it from japan ^___^
I *really* wanted to like this recipe since it’s so quick and seems like such a good idea… however, my cake turned out rubbery with a flat taste after I followed the recipe exactly…
This is wonderful! I’ve made 4 today (not all for me, don’t worry) as someone who can’t cook. I did add an extra tbsp of milk and touch of oil. And gobs of frosting.
hey ppl let me give you some advise
dont use a mug unless u you have
a glass mug because itz is going to crack
jus use sumink that iz glass
hmmm i was really kinda excited when i just started it out. but as i didn’t really have all the ingredients at home and i wanted to try it right away, i made certain modifications to the recipe.
i used Milo powder instead of cocoa powder, but Milo tastes chocolaty enough for me. also, i used all-purpose flour instead of cake flour.
as i don’t have a microwave oven at home, i used the conventional toaster instead. the duration required for the cake to bake took a lot longer (20 mins!) even at the highest temperature setting…
last but not least, the taste of the cake is… OK. not the kind of spectacular chocolate cake, but still good enough, especially with this simple recipe.
but really, 3 tablespoons of oil is WAY TOO MUCH.
I really don’t understand people who post comments before trying a recipe. I enthusiastically followed the directions exactly as written. Mine looked just like the pictures. Unfortunately, I don’t think this cake is very good. I didn’t find the flavor or texture appealing. I took a couple bites and tossed the rest. Sorry for the negative comment, just one cook’s opinion.
i tried it in a large square mug turned out ok only cooked for 2 1/2 minute i was a little plain on its own got a simple choc sauce recipe to go on it tasted much better
The boyfriend and I made this cake and my favorite part was watching it rise in the microwave (I liked it so much I taped it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGI-qqITbw0). We also added about a 1/4 cup of Kahlua to give it an extra flavor kick. Thanks very much for the recipe!
Hi!
Just tried it this minute and I LOVE it!
I had to substitute six spoonfuls of chocolate-milk-drink powder instead of the 4 spoonfuls of sugar and 2 of cocoa because I had no cocoa but even so it is a success and very good!
Like another poster wrote, I could have substituted butter for oil and I expect it would be even more delicious!
Thank you very much for posting this!
i tried it was good when you need a chocolate fix! hehe
i am 12 and tryed it and it was nasty please tell me how every one eles is makeing it and it works it did not work for me.
OMG i am so going to try this right now! It looks delicious and it looks so easy! Ahhh i can’t wait!
hi this might sound stupid but what is cake flour??????
I don’t suppose this could also be made with all purpose flour? I don’t happen to have cake flour, and buying it just for adorable five-minute cakes seems a bit of a waste.
Just tried this with my 6 year old daughter. She was so proud of herself for making her very first cake by herself. And it didn’t taste half bad either! Next time we’ll add something to it like a few chocolate chips or pieces of strawberry or raspberry. Excellent idea, thanks!
>>hi this might sound stupid but what is cake flour??????
Just take some standard flour and add a little baking powder, should have the same effect.
Ive made this cake and it is just simply scrumpsious. Ive decided to steal the idea and and serve it in my resteraunt, which is situated in bromsley. I think my customers will particularly like the novelty of the cake. I will probably serve some variations – maybe with a choice of raspberry sauce, chocolate chips or cream. Thank you for sharing this.
I thought this was great but I only used 2 tablespoons of oil next time I will try just one tablespoon of oil. Tastes really good for a quick fix and the kids loved it. If there was one thing I would change it would be the name, it should be called chocolate pudding as it has the texture of a steamed pudding rather than a cake. By pudding I mean a cake placed in a bowl, covered and steamed and not what the US refer to as pudding as they are two different things.
While I was cooking, it smelled like mac n cheese!!!!! It was horible too!!!!!!!!!!!! I will not be trying that again. Sorry, but no thanks!
that was a cool recipe.gonna try it next time.:P
well imm 15 today and were dirt poor and didnt have money to get a cake so this worked great it take good to me though i can taste the egg alot but its goods
saw this recipe a few months ago and tagged it. got around to trying it today and i just used all purpose flour instead of cake flour and it turned out fine. a bit plain though. so we added some chocolate syrup and whipped cream and wow. a masterpiece! i think i’ll try some variations next time.
DELICIOUS!
I added a little more sugar to the mix after the first try, about half a table spoon. Tastes nice and sweat.
Add a few chocolate chips and its even better.
Speedy chocolate – just how I like it – great recipe – keep them coming
i find it helpful to add 2 teaspoons of vanilla to take away the bitter taste it can have
This is so interesting! I’m def going to give it a try!
Ya lo hice y me quedo riquisimo, un tip, añadele un poco de nuez picada… delicioso!
I already baked it, and it´s great for last moment visits! I also added some almonds,and it tastes delicious!
AWESOME RECIPE!! prepared and made in less than 10 minutes thanks for sharing this with the world!!!
That’s so cool! I just tried it and its tastes soo good! It doesnt realy taste like chocolate at all but it has this different kind of taste thats really good!
As a retired chef, I realize that I am rather picky about foods but this has to be the poorest excuse for cake that I have ever seen.
Cake flour is made from a very soft wheat with very little gluten. Adding baking powder to regular flour creates self-rising flour which can also me purchased at the store and found alongside cake flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, etc.
Awesome! My friend sent me this page, and I decided to make it.. I did an absolute bodge job of it, with the wrong ingredients, and a mug twice the size, managed to knock over a bottle of oil onto my parents carpet, yet STILL it came out alright, and tasted grrreatt! Some of the surplus that spilt over made a nice sauce as well…
Messy, but good. Even for an idiot like me!
Thanks!
i just made this, chocolate cake in five minutes -faints-
its great but my mix was o large i ad to make it in a bowl
Very tasty cake but it should have more chocolate and cream.
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this is a cool new website man.
Just a quick tip.. if you don’t have cake flour on hand, just measure out one cup of reg flour and replace 2 tablespoons of it with cornstarch and mix well. Voila! Cake flour. Just made this little micro wondercake and it was really good. Totally satified my PMS craving! Thanks.
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OMG! Just tried this and WOW it WORKS!! Whenever I get a chocolate cake craving.. Instead of spending money going to the shops to get one, I’ll make a homemade one! S0oo much better in taste & it’s free!! Thanx! xoxox
its not an amazing cake but it satisfies the sugar craving
cake-a-licious a fun way to use ingredients we all have at home.
I had a craving for cake, and I didn’t want to heat the whole house up so I googled Microwave cake… this one looked interesting so I decided to give it a try.
I used self rising flour instead of cake flour, half and half instead of milk, and olive oil instead of regular vegetable oil. It was fantastic… I will definately use this recipe again!
Cheers!
great recipe but the cake was a bit dry and didn’t really taste like chocolate… so i poked a few squares of chocolate in the top as soon as i got it out of the microwave so that they melted
I tried this recipe out and it turned out to be delicious and a hit for the whole family, thanks a lot.
Wow…so cool! I’ll definitely give this a try! Cake for one coming up…I don’t share…ha ha!
i had this at my friends house & i hope it works like it did there because its taste oh so good love it so much who ever came up with it i love you(not really its just a for effect
Oh my gawd. I love chocolate gooey cake. I tried this recipe and geeeeze… it is absolutely one of the worst tasting and bad consistancies I have ever had. In fact I sent it to a couple of friends to try it cause I thought maybe it was me…but nope. it sucks. we all tried it and even made a few changes… it’s rubbery, it’s not moist. and if you’re not careful the egg whites can look like scrambled rubber if they’re not totally blended in. I’m used to good food.. …and this wasn’t even a close 5th. I’ve tasted fast food desserts that are better. And I hate fast food.
really good make sure you really stir it up cause the egg will cook by itself and i got flour at the bottom of mine soo really stir it and you also can use cappicino mix my friend tried it and said it was goood =]
if my last relationship with cake didnt turn out so bad, i woulda tryed this
This looks fantastic! What a clever idea.
Absolutely Disgusting. Bottom was gooey, don’t trust the recipe.
i just tried this and it turned out pretty good.
the only thing it needed was some frosting.
of course, nothing can beat the real thing but this wasnt bad for a 5-minute thing
I love this idea! THe pictures are a great touch. I have seen it on other sites but loves this because the pictures are so helpful!
There is nothing wrong with the recipe, I just tried it and is was great! You must be doing something wrong or you have a lower/higher powered microwave (I only cooked mine for 2 mins as I have a strong microwave).
I don’t care what anyone says, this is a delicious cake! I just found this recipe through the search engine Dogpile, but a local food editor had published a similar recipe in her column a week or so ago, and I’ve been making it since that came out. Her recipe was identical, except that it also included a teaspoon of vanilla and 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips.
I’ve taken the recipe one step further by substituting 1.5 tablespoons of the chips w/1.5 tablespoons of chopped nuts and replacing 1/2 of the cocoa with instant coffee or espresso powder (which, according to a certain Food Network celebrity, really brings out the flavor of chocolate). I’ve even gone so far as to douse the top of the cake with Grand Marnier or Amaretto before serving it for an extra-special flavor!
Each and every time I’ve made the cake, it’s turned out perfectly! My entire family love it. The only thing I do dislike about it is this: when I go to remove it from the cup, it all-too-often falls apart! Even if I flood the cup with food release spray, inevitably some of it sticks to the bottom of the cup. Other than that, this is really a wonderful dessert that I highly recommend.
wow i like this especially because i got all the ingredients 2 it but it doesn’t look right lol but i will giv it a try
tnx bye x
thanks it was my grandma’s birthday and it was last min and i said i didn’t even get to bake a cake so i got this from a friend
hey the cake turned out great thanks so much love ya guys
execpt it got hard a little bit after i took it out and it tastes so good with icecream on the side and cocolate chips
hey the cake turned out great thanks so much love ya guys
execpt it got hard a little bit after i took it out and it tastes so good with icecream on the side and cocolate chips on the top but it’s really good!!!!!
WOW! amazing i just made it it was perfect
i can’t wait to try it again
I have made the cake twice now and find that the second time when I added some chopped pecans it was the best. The first time I didn’t add the choc chips either so both of those things made a big difference the second time around.
I divide mine up with my partner in a bowl and I add a scoop of ice cream and a slurp of caramel topping. Its a great fast dessert.
Microwave cake comes out much better if you just leave out the egg and use water! Assemble all the dry ingredients, and instead of using egg, use water. Just add enough water until the mixture becomes like regular cake batter. Stick in the microwave and enjoy! The texture comes out much more fluffy and less rubbery.
Nice and quickest way….
Saw the recipe on another site but came here for the photos – great.
We added vanilla but not the choc chips.
Because our microwave is old and doesn’t turn any more we stopped it a couple of times to check it and took it out when it looked cooked and didn’t rise any more.
We got a chocolate sponge pudding (anyone remember Heinz selling one in a can) with its own sauce.
Not really a cake but a lovely quick dessert for the two of us to share.
Will definitely be passing this on.
i am trying it
It’s amazing!
You’re a miracle worker. I didn’t really believe it, so I tried it and it really works!! I shall never go hungry again!
that is cool and delious =)
i dont have a microwave, can i make this in the oven?
Looks great! Can’t wait to try it!
Wow, who knew that baking can be this easy! Easybake Oven, watch out!
I had the biggest cake craving last night (the worst time- when all shops are closed) and made this in 5 minutes. It’s genius and worked brilliantly!
Would probably just cook for 2min 30 sec next time because it seemed a bit overcooked.
AWESOME! I am a college student and I tried this! Only problem use CAKE FLOUR! Regular white flour made it too heavy much better with Cake flour. Or if not possibly sift regular white flour into finer flour.
OMG…this is the most amazing recipie ever, i love you for posting it, you save me from going to the store and buying an slice of cake…this was wonderful…thanx a lot…post more recipies easy as this one if you have any….
So i tried this just now after receiving it on from someone in my e-mail. i forward it a long thinking it would be great but after trying it this was my reply to everyone:
I’ll tell you why they call this a dangerous recipe…because it might kill you if you try making it! Okay, probably not kill you but it sure is disgusting!!!! Nola, This is NOT the Chocolate cake recipe your looking for! It comes out very gross looking, but let’s face it it was coked in the microwave! It looked like a brown rubber cylinder. It tasted like like yuck, and even worse when it cooled more. The cooler it got the rubbery it was and I didn’t eat but a few bites, I wanted to give it a chance. But I promise I did what the recipe told me and this is how it turned out…maybe…It’s just me, but i defiantly won’t try making this one again. i can almost guarantee that any one who makes this will never try to make this one again! Sorry…i just wanted to for warn you guys ahead of time!!!!!
So…ummm…I’m glad some of you likes it but sorry it didn’t turn out for me…I’m kinda glad I din’t like it because that sure is a lot of oil for a small cake!
Okay guys…i feel bad for bashing the cake recipe….the one i got is just like this only like one guy said above that it adds 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips and a splash of vanilla (if you want to). well As I was leaving the site i noticed it said to use Cake flour…not all purpose flour. The one i made just said FLOUR. So, all though i won’t try this again but maybe using the CAKE FLOUR would of made it turn out a LITTLE better.
Any way to make this without microwave, since I don’t have one?
I guess you can make it in a normal oven? Maybe just not in a mug, and also, it would take longer – but I haven’t tried this yet, so you might have to experiment a little
Awesome. The kids will love being able to make their own cake. They also can make it to their liking by adding chocolate chips, butterscotch chips or mocha chips, vanilla, hazelnut or whatever their little hearts desire. Single serve cake is great too for your diet.
it looks awesome i stumbled on u and now i think ive found my favourite recipe thanks loads!!!
620 comments for this cake!!! i’m italian and i try now cook this great cake.. too small but probably good. sorry my english, Martina
O my god, that was so good! Mine fell out of the mug though, but there didn’t happen anything with it. Great recipe!
This is a awesome and fun way to make cake. I’m going to try it tonight! I’m partners in another site thats pretty informative when it comes to healthy and quick recipes, check it out- its in my signature. Let me know if you want to link to us…
Best,
Matt
i went over to a friends house and thy made this it was awesom
so i went to *drum roll please* internet to look for this admizing thing.
thank you thank you thank you thank you.
I remember trying to make cake this way. I kept it in the microwave too long and it ended up having a leathery texture, so be careful.
I liked it! No it’s not as good as a “real” cake but for something you can throw together in literally 5 minutes, it’s a keeper. I agree with others about adding vanilla, salt, and especially chocolate chips. Ice cream and/or whipped cream alongside is pretty critical too. Thanks for the great treat! My kids laughed their heads off when they saw the cake rising out of the mug inside the microwave.
COOL! Me and my GF made some of those and they were absolutely outstanding (for a microwave cake
)! We love the recipe and will treat our guests with it. 
Ok, thanks for the feedback. I’ll do some testing and I’ll post the results
WOW looks good…….i just tried and it turned
out great except it didn’t rise all the like ur picture (oh well…it was good)
P.s: try adding some whipped cream, rasberry syrpe, and chocolate on top..after baking…(hmmmmmm) =P
try adding 2 tblspns of chocolate chips to the recipe as it creates a chocolate asuce at the bottom of the mug YUM!!! also try replacing the coco for cadburys chocolate powder!!
so i jsut made a passable chocolate cake in my microwave… my world has been turned upside down, the earth has stopped spinning, etc.
seriously though YUM
i am soooooo gonna try this. i have this crazy cake craving a lot when i get home from classes…this will solve all my problems (except for maybe my weight…..) oh whells love it you coolguy!!!!! >.< cant wait to try it !!!!!
Instead of cocoa powder and sugar use hot cocoa mix. or some nesquick. either way, its very good.
IM ADDICTED TO THIS CAKE.
really. i eat one a day. im so in love with this cake.
this is a sense of my life.
thank you.
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i also loove this cake, when i add
3 tblspoonsof sugar and one tblspoon of vanilla sugar and
cinamone instead of cocoa
I tried this and it was awefull! I even made it twice to make sure I didnt mess it up. Tasted like an EasyBake Oven cake. Yuck!
I absolutely love this! I’m 13 and if I can make this anyone can! I make this for my brother and he loves it! Pour some Hershey’s chocolate sauce over the top and serve all fancy. Cute mug by the way.
man,do you know how many times i’ve gone out bought cake mix, made it, and ate only a slice….thank you!
this cake is fantastic, but i would definetly recommend adding a handful of chocolate chips right before you cook it, makes it that much more amazing!
Made this for lunch today. Thanks, I’ll be passing it on!
I added ½ t instant coffee and 2 T Chocolate chips to ours. I placed the saucer on top of the mug and inverted it and it came out in one piece. Once cooled, I sliced it into 4 pieces. I also melted 2 T of chocolate chips in the microwave with a little half and half to make a ganache. The cake is sort of heavy—like a brownie—but it has good flavor and isn’t too sweet. It would be good with some ice cream, too.
weird texture.
i have never tried it B4 but i think it will turn out goood,i mean it looks wonderful,Thank for the AWESOME recipe!
this is soooooooooooooo good i gave evry 1 this and they luv it it rocks thanks guys peace!!!!!!
Tried this recipe with 3 3/4 tbsp all-purpose flour and 1/2 tbsp corn starch, it worked pretty well but I would describe the resulting cake as a bit hardier than average. It still tasted excellent though. I recommend adding white chocolate cihps if you feel it’s not sweet enough, I did this and the result was delicious
So freakishly delicious! Though I did it with plain flour, so it didn’t actually rise much. It was still very tasty, much like lava cakes (mmmm…5 minute lava cake! Now I just gotta figure out the chocolate-lava). I guess I could throw a little bit of baking powder in there, though.
wow, all i can say is wow. absolutely delicious! i sent it to all my family, and I can’t wait to show it to friends!
Just tried it. Tastes awesome
Made one for dessert tonight. Loved it!
Hey it does work! Cool, except I think I’m going to gain a lot of weight ; ). PS to guy who asked what cake flour is… it’s low protein flour not self-rising.
That’s such a great idea! I usually end up having to eat a whole huge cake myself.
the cake was yummmyyyyyyyy
omg i did it!! it tasted good..not very
and it was dry
and if you dun eat it strait away, it’ll harden
but aniways, yumy
thx a lot boy, tastes good….thats what im searchin for
Hey,
I tried it come out very well
thanks for such a wonderful recepie and quick one
Instead of Oil I added home made butter and pinch pof baking powder
Great!!
Thanks
pretty! I like this one. must be tasty
…i want the mug <3
I tried it with my kids they were proud and it tasted good.
I used regular flour, added 1 teaspoon of baking powder
used brown sugar and 2,5 tablespoon of butter instead of oil.
Will put more sugar next time and try with a bit more butter.
The first result was great looking I used a bowl instead of a mug.
Next time I will put a bit of butter in the bowl to better be able to remove the cake from the bowl.
I tried substituting crushed cocoa puffs for the cocoa…
epic fail
thats really so good..will surely try this soon!
i all so but in 3tbs of chocolate chips too just for a little more chocolate
the mug is an ex-gredient
Just made this, and replaced the cocoa with sour cream. Turned out v. well, especially when I drizzled it with mocha from Starbucks (bahaha secret ingredients). It’s a bit pancake-like, though that might be an overabundance of moisture from the sour cream.
ohmygod this came out disgusting.
not to mention, it made a huge mess in my microwave.
and everything i put in there from this point forth will probably smell and taste like a sour omelet.
not that i was expecting much out of a 5-minute cake recipe, but something edible would’ve been nice.
ok. for future reference, vegan egg replacer, and soy milk instead of the egg does NOT work.
I don’t how to check what the wattage on my microwave is so that may be the problem, but it came out mushy where it was touching the cup. *shrugs* It was a cheap enough experiment.
Update: I cooked the mushy cake in the on a cookie tray in the oven for 10 minutes on 350. The result is pretty decent.
Wow it’s look tastefull and so simple to try. I can’t wait to try.
AMAZING!!
Cute, and it works. The only trouble is the taste is much too mild for me, but some slight changes to the recipe would probably make it taste more cake-like, such as a tiny bit of vanilla, water, and a little more sugar and/or cocoa. It would make an excellent tea cake though.
cake in 5 minutes? that doesn’t sound like it could be a good one. plus vanilla cake is way better
WOW ITS A GREAT RECIPE AND IT TASTES GREAT! iT TOOK ME 2 TIME TO RLLY GET IT RIGHT THOUGH!
Instead of using oil and eggs, substitute by using 3 to 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, that also cuts down the fat from using oil.
Can you substitute regular flour in for the cake flour? If so how messy is the cake? I want to try it…but I’m afraid it will make a complete mess!
I just tried it and it worked pretty good. I didn’t have any cocoa powder though so I had to alter my recipe a bit. Instead of cocoa powder I used and extra Tbspn of flour and and extra Tbspn of sugar. Though I didn’t actually use sugar either, I used Splenda. Then I added 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract. It tasted a little eggy, but was otherwise just fine.
OMG look at that website that is FANTASTIC and the cake looks FAB!!!
Great recipe. Delicious to look. Lemme give it a try and share the taste with You.
Wow… absolutely amazed! Add a little icing on top and WOW!
like the idea,so creative, but it tastes bland. looks gross too
:p
This is a good idea. I’ve made it a few times.
But its alot to eat by ya self, so my brother
helps me out lol
omg i tried to do this and it didnt work i burned the cup n the “cake” i got introuble and the house still stinks!!!! haha o well ill try it later!!! hehehe
I was a bit skeptical, but I tried it. It came out good, it did need a bit more chocolate in my opinion but good! I didn’t have any cocoa powder so I used an ounce of chocolate and removed a tablespoon of oil. The only thing I can complain about is that it needed more chocolate!
I Forgot the milk but the cake is still yummy
This was good, but I added 1 tsp of instant coffee and instead of regular milk I used 2 Tbl. of sweetened condensed milk. I only cooked it for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
Used a little less oil and it was fantastic. Yet straight away with custard or ice cream and it certainly is a winner. Going to try this with the Boys Brigade.
this is kind of sickening. i tried it and everything seemed fine but when i cooked it it didnt rise above the mug and the cake seemed idk…thick. too thick. and it didnt taste that great.
wow vry clever, im gonna try that l8er
tried it looks wierd lol
mmm… yum
I’ve tried this twice, and I’m pretty sure I overcooked it the first time and undercooked it the second. But both times the consistency was like rubber and it tasted awful. That was it for me I’ve given up, such a good idea though!
good idea… but it tasted like a sponge. adding a little whipped cream on top makes it edible.
These taste fantastic. I’m tempted to make a bigger one in a microwave bowl.
I tried it and tasting is believe. This cake is not awesome but it is FAST! Served it with ice cream and strawberry jam topper. Thanks!
It’s disturbing when the cake begins to grow in the microwave…. but it’s best 5-min recipe ever…
Me and my friend tried this cake and OMG it was disgusting It was the nastiest cake I have ever tried you guys act like this is the God of the cakes.
I’ve been wanting to try this for a year, and I finally just did! i looked up a quick frosting recipe because i expected it to be dry, but the frosting turned out as melted chocolate butter with balls of confection sugar in the bottom. so i poured the chocolate butter over it anyway. The cake was delicious (but a bit dry, as I expected) and the chocolate butter fixed that.
All in all, a good experience, and I’ve just added butter and milk to the grocery list so I can make it again. 
BTW – I didn’t have milk so i substituted for a little water. And used olive oil. It worked fine.
Hi!!! I m trying it out today if my partner allows me to enter in her kitchen.
I love this!
I made it right after I found it and it tasted great!
I want to try tweaking it to make a vanilla cake…
I didn’t have milk so I substituted with 2 tablespoons plain yogurt and 1 tablespoon water. It turned out super moist and almost custardy. Oh I also added some powdered vanilla chai tea mix, so it was chocolate-vanilla-chai flavored. Yum!
Keep in mind: 3 tablespoons of oil has almost 45 grams of fat!! That’s not including any of the other ingredients!
omg! the best ever! i was looking for something sweet and this is IT !!! I LOVE IT
what is cake flour? is it self raising or plain i need for this?
Hard on eggs if four people want to make these all at once, but lovely idea just the same!!
tried it and it was great
I tried this and it came out rally yummy..
One small suggestion. Instead of a cup use a flat bowl, otherwise u might burn the cake at the center
Wow, es hat wirklich funktioniert und schmecken tut es auch noch =D
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Wow, it works and also it tastes very well =D
test good id cool it a sponge cake tho try it with almond flavoring instead of cocoa.
Wow! This looks so super easy! What a great idea! This will be great for my husband and myself as we love to have quick snacks like this and you don’t end up with a large cake sitting around for days!
Thanks! i was looking for something to do a 3-5 min. demonstrative speech on for my speech class and this is perfect!
The only problem is that this is 760 calories per serving… Yikes. I substituted 8-10 packets of splenda for the sugar, apple sauce for the oil, and removed the yoke from the egg added about a 8th of a teaspoon of baking powder for some lift and dropped almost 400 calories from the recipe.
Hi I’ve tried this and it is awful. Needs way more sugar. Just eat the batter. Not hating, I’ve seen this recipe before. Just go get some cake mix.
WOW its not a true cake texture but its still damn good.
This looks really nasty!!!
(I hope its better than it looks!!!)
Hi Just made this cake and it awesome! Dont know why people are griping about the recipe suggest they go read again!
it looks good ill try it
yummy! i thought it wouldn’t work, but it did. amazing. i used 700 W and it took about 3,5 min.
this is good and I add about 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips for a really good chocolate fix, lol, enjoy.
wow! thank you
its great
with lots of lov from Pakistan
this is absoloutly amazing! just tried it. was very sceptical but literally took 5 minutes and had a lovely cake. only problem is its a bit awkward mixing in a cup but making in a bowl would solve that problem! tastes lovely. will definitely be using it again in future! thanks!!!
I made it
haha
and its nice
then i tiped it out of the cup and found i hadnt stirred it enough
xx
I tried this in a yellow cake/vanilla version, same ingredients but I left out the cocoa powder. The texture was erm…interesting. I think I should have left out the yolk or only used half of an egg. The recipe calls for a lot of egg for how little dry ingredients there are. Otherwise, it came out well. No microwave mess and very little cleanup. Genius idea!
Is no Baking Powder or raising agent required?
i love this recipe, it’s so cute!!
i’ve tried a few times actually, i made one for my mum and dad and they wanted another one!!
and i’ve also tried it without cocoa powder and used lemon juice instead (:
+ i’m surprised you don’t need butter for this either
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I just made this 5 minutes ago and it tasted great.
Excellent idea Im gonna try that !!
I just went to try this recipe and found that I have no eggs. :[ Bawww!
Will try it tonight after I go to the store. Bookmarked!
OMG! i tried the cake on its own it was a bot dry but then i added cream and i swear to god i died and went to heaven next time ill keep it in the mug thugh coz when i took it out it went all dry !
Thanks anyway im gonna go make another one !!!!!!!!!
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That was my first thought.
^.^ :*
That was my second one.
this cake recipie works and is really cool
I have no microwave…
Wown what a list of comments ! seems the worls was desperately waiting for this post…
We did this in our flat! (At uni) it worked really well, now spreading across the campus! We had to use a glass, but it still worked. Probably because it wasn’t in for ages so didn’t crack…had to be careful picking it up though!
this is ok, but it wasnt realy a cake.
Made this twice. Second time mixed everything in a bowl and then transferred to a mug sprayed with cooking spray. This made clean-up easier and cake came out easier from mug. First time, probably didn’t get mixed 100% due to contours of mug which then didn’t allow it to slide out of the mug. Taste was identical both times and everyone in the house liked it!
Helpful conversions
1 tablespoon =
20 ml Australia
17.7 ml UK
15 ml US
12.5 ml South Africa (this recipe)
This will be helpful for when I get home from school, thanks for recipe, pure awesomeness!
That is genius. All students must learn of this *runs off to Twitter*
cool now i now how to make it thanks
Its really good if you put chocolate chips in it
Australia
28 February 2009
A friend just emailed the link to this page so I straight up and made it.
Australian recipes don’t call for using Cake Flour in their ingredients usually. What is usually called for is either a Wholemeal or a Plain Flour or Self Raising Flour.
I used “Self Raising Flour” as the substitute for the cake flour the recipe calls for..
Result?
Success!
I sprayed the cup with spray oil as a precaution to stop the cake mix from sticking to the inside and everything turned out fantastically well.
ps Next time I’ll make some Chocolate Icing (Frosting) to go with it
Brilliant!!! I’m only 12 and a rubbish cook but this came out really well!!! It goes great smothered in choc sauce or cream! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks i made it i was delicious
I just made this cake without the chocolate chips because i didnt have any.
Honestly, its not the best tasting cake in the world but hey i made it in 5minutes so i cant complain right?
It would taste a lot better with chocolate chips and icing or something. Without anything its not very appetizing i must say. But thanks for recipe
this was really quick and fun 2 make! it is a good snack 2 hav on a snowyday!
when i made this it tasted awsome it’s the worlds greatest cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
it’s antstonishting
wow great stuff, not all I would need is a tiny little package of frosting and I would be set!
I cut mine in half upon removal from the cup and spread a few mm thick layer of chocolate spread before putting them back together. The spread melted into the sponge and made it really soft and chewy. Stops the centre becoming dry.
i love this recipie, and all of the variations that i found in the comments, so i wrote a few of them down and i’ll be sharing this with my friends, because like me they live with at least one other person that is trying to stick to a diet, and so they can’t keep things like cookies or other dessert foods lying around the kitchen, so this is perfect for all of us.
FAIL!!! I made this just the way you said, but I forgot to count in the fact that my microwave is extremely powerful thus resulting in DEATH!!! Seriously, when I opened the microwave a ball of yellow smoke erupted from within, somehow me and my sister carried it outside. Guess what? IT’S STILL SMOLDERING! God, I’m an awful cook! XD
easy and simpel, likely super-duper… I wish to try it. who knows I can market and sells it
Thanks
I live in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. I received this recipe from a friend of mine on March 5, 2009 (the 17th anniversary of my 39th birthday!) and promptly forwarded the email to all my contacts so they could share birthday cake with me! I also took the ingredients in to work and had birthday cake with the staff. I used all purpose flour and butterscotch chips because I didn’t have any chocolate chips. It came out amazing! We all loved it. Thank you so much for this recipe. I am going to try going half and half with chocolate chips and chopped pecans. This tastes just like fudge brownie!! Thanks again!! (P.S. my tablespoon measures 15 ml)
Awsome!
Very tasty cake and with low energy requirements. Classic cake want’s about an hour to be made
MAKE SURE YOU DON’T USE BREAD FLOUR! Mine exploded lol.
Today I got the recipe and tried it. I used regular all purpose flour. It was delicious. I didn’t add the chocolate chips. I needed to use a bigger mug. I think I’ll try a bowl instead of a mug next time, just for a variety. Thanks Dizzy for your ingenuity! It is wonderful!
I subsituted 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup for the cocoa and it worked out fine. Really Cool Recipe!
Tried it, but with sunflower oil instead of cooking oil and hot chocolate drink powder instead of cocoa powder. Sufficed to say, it was the most disgusting thing I have ever eaten. It had the taste of chocolate alright, but had the consistency of a kidney.
well i dont have cake flower or cocoa so i didnt make it but im trying to do it a diffrent way
This is pretty good, a little different consistency…any try gingerbread with similar ingredients in the microwave.
Looks delicious !
I’m going to give it a go as well !
Thanks for sharing the recipe
i just tryed it
i love it
i am going to make one for my mum now
Better version!
The rubbery problem some people have had is due to the eggs. Microwave cakes don’t need eggs. And yes, the flavor needs amping up… a sweeter and more complex flavor. So try this (American measures):
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbs cocoa
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
Mix dry ingredients separately (I know, one more dish than the original but it makes a difference!)
1/4 cup milk
2 tbs melted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp vinegar
Mix together in the mug (make sure the butter stays melted, you can heat it up a bit if you need to). Add the dry ingredients to the mug and microwave (took me 3 minutes).
It doesn’t rise as high as the original but it tastes better… sweeter, more chocolatey, and more tender. The vinegar and baking powder react to make it rise. I used apple cider vinegar and you couldn’t taste it.
Rather strange consistancy, but I am a pastry chef and like to experiment… so I am used to the baked cake. It just has a strange texture, not like a real cake, so I don’t really like it that much… but I guess it’s good if you are really desperate for something chocolatey.
does anyone know how to make an easy chocolate topping somthing nice a little bit like the topping they use for greggs cake
is there a difference with cake flour and all-purpose flour??..is it fine if i just use the all-purpose flour?…thank you…
O. M. G. this is a wonderful thing. I must make this. now.
omg i LOVE IT! but i would reccomend pouring some chocolate syrup into the middle of the batter (and not mixing it in) before you put it in the microwave. -without it its kindof eggy.
well i jus hav to say a big THANX!!! its my frenz b’day tmmrw n planning to go thr early in the mornin………..hehe….its the best thing i can make her ….both funny n sweet! thanx a bunch!!!
This was fabulous!
I just finished making *and eating!* it. I found I didn’t have any cocoa so I simply added a few drops of vanilla and it tasted great. This is definately something I would recommend if you don’t have any cocoa or if you don’t like chocolate cake.
I will definately be making this in the future.
Cheers!
OMG this looks amazing..will try it tonight! does anyone know how many calories this one might have?
Perfect!!
Thank you so so much for this, I’ve made it twice now and it was delicious both times!
I don’t know if the quantities issue has been put to rest as I haven’t read all the comments but I’m in the UK and found that using tablespoons was far too much for one mug. I did it in a bowl using tablespoons the first time and while it tasted great the consistency was a bit odd, sort of like sponge pudding. So the second time I switched to dessert spoons but used the same amount of egg (one medium) and it came out a lot more like cake and wasn’t as sickly. I also followed peoples advice and went for 2 spoons of oil which seemed like plenty.
Thanks so much again, I’m looking forward to trying all sorts of different flavours!
I made it and loved it. I drizzled it with a little bourbon, then I drizzled the next one with amaretto. It reminded me of baba au rhum. It’s fun to do for friends.
Want a vanilla frosting? This only takes an extra minute. Make it while the cake cools:
4 tbsp icing sugar
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp margarine
1/2 tsp vanilla
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add more icing sugar if you prefer a thicker frosting or more milk or vanilla if you prefer a more runny frosting. It’s lovely on this cake!
try using applesause instead of oil it tastes great!!
try to do it in a bog bowl it grows allot but you have to doubble the ingridience
xxxx luv yah:)
OMG This Tasted Horrible. But that was the first time I made it,
Next or the first time you make it, Put this on it:
1. Melt Chocolate chips n tupperwear, then after the cake is done, melt it in the microwave for about one minute, check about ever 10 seconds.
2. Juice some raspberries and add about one table spoon of sugar mix it and pour on cake.
OMG, this receipe is FABULOUS! I stumbled across the printed version while housesitting for my father-in-law’s workmate, but forgot to write it down, and so googled it as soon as I realised…tastes DELICIOUS! I have one a day now, but with a slight modification – a table spoon of cocoa and a tablespoon of coffee, so it’s a mocha cake.
I was so excited to try this – very disappointed. Texture was weird. An ever better way to get a chocolate fix in less than 5 minutes is to just open a bar of good quality chocolate. Then eat immediately. Much tastier!!!!
I just have to say how much I love the pig mug and want one! hahaha!!
Look very tasty) thanks
i tried this but its not nice at all
yum!
Very easy to make but VERY dry!
Fabulous idea and I will try it immediately
Thank you for the spectacular recipe and hugs from germany,
Kerstin
uhm, Dana, you need a heat-resistent (dish-washer safe) mug!
try it again!
OMG IT WORKS!!!! i have made like a million dozen of them they are so tasty
what if you want to mAKE A VINELA CAKE
Great!! I was craving something sweet but had nothing at home and tried this cake as soon as I found it. I never use milk, so I added 2 Tablespoons (or maybe it was 3) of coconut cream powder and added 3 Tablespoons of water instead of the milk. My microwave is over 20 years old (750 Watts), so I cooked the cake in a big mug for 5 minutes, 4.5 would have been enough.
I ate it right out of the mug. True, it’s a bit rubbery but who cares if you are lazy and want some cake without the work and all the bowl cleaning right now. If I would have had them I might have poured some canned fruit over it, well next time.
Thanks so much for this ingenious idea!!
Being in the US I knew this would be dry with 4T. I used it anyway. Used 3T applesauce and no oil. I only had large eggs so I whisked the egg in a bowl, made 2 mugs and divided the egg between the 2.
It was rubbery as I expected it would be but very chocolatey with the chocolate chips added.
I thought it was very acceptable for such a quick recipe. My boys split one and thought it was great as an after supper snack with some vanilla ice cream.
I just finished making it and it’s pretty good for five minutes of preparation. A bit rubbery and gooey on the bottom, but it still tastes awesome. It looks really fudgey on the inside. I made some quick cream cheese icing to go on top too.
I used two tablespoons and one tablespoon of oil instead of just three tablespoons of oil because I didn’t like how many calories this would have.
My microwave is around 18 years old and it’s about 700 watts so I cooked it for 4 minutes. It probably would have been better if I used a better microwave.
I made up ziplock bags with the dry ingredients and posted the other ingredients inside my kitchen cabinet…when in the mood, all I have to do is get out a bag, mug and the moist ingredients and I’m off..saves even more time this way!!!
hey, we just tried this but in a bowl. we think it’s cooked but it’s quite watery in the middle.
added something different to our night! thought it was a bit strange at first but turned out great.
we made 2 cakes and this one was by far the best. full of kcals, but worth it!
totally worth it.
YUMMYYY.
by the way, were 13, and have nothing beter to do with our easter holidays than bake scrumptious microwave cakes (:
wow! that was kinda easy to do..and it’s fun…I’m try it.
i tried this recipe and was pleasently suprised! after reading many bad reviews about the cake i was expecting the worst, it cam out rather well! I used self raising flour and drinking chocolate.
try it with your favorite ice cream or custard
or instead of chocolate chips try some chopped nuts
&&top it off with some sauce:)
yumyumyum
i tried the cake as a friend sent me the recipe.. and was excited since i love choc. it went all fine and came out from the mug too great…but my son tried it and said it was hard…not moist like the cakes he eats..
so need something in it to perk it up and taste softer than it turned out…but easy steps.. so won’t give up…thx
we made this at skool i guess the teacher realy liked the recipe thanks
These are great…. just add glass of milk(skim if your lactose-intolerant)lol
is there anyway it can be made into Vanilla????
The redesigned recipe (listed in a comment halfway down the page–the one which includes vinegar) is amazing. Much less rubbery, no runny-ness, and much sweeter.
mine exploded and had not cooked but burnt do not try it!!
this is AWESOME!!!! i love chocolate cake!!!!
this really works
I’ve tried both versions of this recipe (the original and the “wacky cake” adaption). And have come up with my own recipe. My experience has been that all microwaves are NOT the same, and those getting poor results may need to cut down (or increase) the time the cake is in the microwave.
In my microwave, 3 minutes is too long for the original recipe. The cake is sponge-y and while tasty, the texture is off-putting. In my microwave, the “wacky cake” (the one with vinegar) version overflows the cup (not a problem as I use a silicone liner on the bottom of my microwave — easier to clean than taking out the turntable).
Here’s how I’ve changed the recipe — but again, everyone needs to find their own cooking time . . . a toothpick inserted should come out fairly clean — the cake will continue to cook a little after it comes out of the microwave.
1/4* cup flour (I used all-purpose)
1/4* cup white sugar
2 TBL cocoa (I used Ghiradelli)
3 TBL mini chocolate chips (essential!)
Mix together in a bowl
1 egg
2 TBL melted butter
2 TBL milk
Mix together and add to dry ingredients.
I divided this mixture into two small ramekins (I had better results with these than cooking in a mug and already portion controlled) and put in MY microwave for only 2 minutes (your time may vary).
A toothpick inserted came out clean.
This did not have the spong-yness of the cake in the mug at 3 minutes . . . It was a very nice cakey texture (and excellent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a glass of milk)
I don’t know if I would get the same results with oil as with butter, I will try that, but these results were excellent — again with the shorter cook time so that the egg in the mixture didn’t have time to get rubbery.
I think the mini chocolate chips are essential, but not everyone would agree. I also would like to try the version without the cocoa (but might still add the chocolate chips!)
*BTW 4 TBL (in the original recipe) equals 1/4 cup . . . just an easier measure to use 1/4 cup for me.
p2
I made a smaller, not so unhealthy version with better ratios
4 Tbs flour
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs cocoa
1 egg
2 Tbs milk
1 Tbs oil
make it in the same way as the original, but 3 min is too long in my microwave. 2 min is better
Tried it as soon as I tried it.
It worked ok. But I wasn’t sweet enough for me. And it kinda felt like I was eating a giant pancake. Maybe thats because I don;t have cake flour. And maybe I did something else wrong. but still really cool!
Also, I need frosting XD
uh.. yummy!!!! as soon as i made it i sent a text to my friend telling HIM to make it.. worked fine for me.. i didn’t have cake flour so i used 3 1/2 tablespoons self-raising flour and 1/2 tablespoon cornflour. worked fine!! all u ppl complaining, plz step back and see that its a microwave cake in 5 mins. its not a masterpeice from michel’s pattiserie so don’t expect it to taste like one!! sheesh!!
Made the kids happy – one drip down the side of the cup but no big overflow – all purpose flour worked ok – 2.5 min in 1200 watt microwave or it will get too dry – can’t compete against “real” cake but it’s a satisfying and fun snack!
4 a five minuite mug cake it is delicous mmmmmmm
I cannot believe this! I wish I owned a microwave to try it out. Usually, shortcuts in the kitchen result in drop in the food quality. Did you design this recipe yourself?
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I’m getting ready to bake a birthday cake for a friend – as usual, going through recipes has given me a bad craving.
This seemed like a neat, fast way to feed my chocolate soul! I goofed and threw in 4 tablespoons of cocoa (realized it right away, but from the photos I figured for my tastes I’d need to increase it, anyway). Also added a dash of salt – I ran out of vanilla, but normally I’d add a bit of that. Instead, I added a dash of almond extract and some strawberry flavoring… almost ate all the batter raw!
Some people commented that it’s better after it cools – I wouldn’t know. I ate the whole thing before it could cool down!
This was great for a quick munchy attack. Granted, not the same as one baked in a regular oven, but it came out really, really good just the same.
Hey – as far as those who have commented about this being very unhealthy… come on, now! It’s CHOCOLATE CAKE! If you want healthy – make a salad.
Hey, then reward yourself with some cake ;P
Oh – forgot to add – I used regular, all purpose flour. Cake flour (which is actually made from a different type of wheat) would make it lighter, but for I’m saving the more expensive cake flour for the fancy birthday cake I’ll be making tonight.
Wow! It is really cool, handy, quick but also very tasty!!
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Thank you soooooo much for this idea
omg, i made that cake ! was nice but i think next time i will put galxiy in it lolols,
This is a great idea.
I didn’t have any milk, water worked just fine.
YUM!!
it didn’t work…
Working from home, need chocolate boost, this is just the thing. I added a few peices of white and milk chocolate and it melted through the cake as it cooked and what sunk to the bottom melted, so that when you turned it out you had lovely chocolate sauce on the top.
YUM YUM YUM
Let’s pile on those pounds together
I LOVE YOU
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH, so little time so much cake to eat,
p.s try with vanilla essence and maple syrup, if you want to be really bad
The cake is delicious. I used butter instead of oil and not a whole egg. Thanks for the recipe.
I’m very new to baking and this recipe is perfect for me! It looks very simple, fast, and delicious! Unfortunately, I don’t have any cocoa at home right now, but I really want to try this now. I have some Nesquick Chocolate Powder (for milk, though. Do you think I could substitute it for cocoa? Thanks and I love your recipe
I made this following the recipe and it was ok, nice with vanilla ice cream. Second time I made it I used margarine (melted) instead of oil and only 2 1/2 tablespoons, I used 3 1/2 tablespoons of milk. Used 4 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, half a tablespoon of vanilla.
I like my additions. Really this is good no matter what.
the recipe looks delicious! I live in a college dorm now and it will be perfect since I am not allowed to cook in my room, unless it is with a microwave. Thanks!!!
Hey ! This is delicious . But it did not turn out well for me but it is still delicious !!!
I haven’t tryed this but is looks like death in a mug!!!!! i have just been craving chocolate lately and typed in 5 minute chocolate desserts and this looks like crap compared to other desserts! WOW NOT THAT IMPRESSIVE!
Your mug is mega seckzy.
I just tried it and it is seriously not that bad for a 3 minute microwave dessert haha..
I lvoe this our home ec teacher showed us this and i’ve showin my friends mine and her’s are in in my micowave right now!
The greatest invention since Science!
ok so I made it (and by the way, theres a lot of mix!)… and then I thought, why cook it, when I can just eat it!!
This is amazing, but nasty gross. Mine was soggy at the bottom and burnt..
gd and tasty. =}
YUM! I added some quick home made frosting and made a 5 minute mini layer cake for my hungry husband… what a treat!
I didn’t have time to read all the comments…however…The one that said…”use powdered cocoa and not hot chocolate?!?!?!?” How retarded do you have to be?!?!?!? My dinger just went off….I’m getting it now…It rose up very high and then settled back in the cup…..It’s too hot to taste, but I’ll get back to you during the intermission of GWTW…I already took the day off work and it’s just getting good!!! Cheers!!!!!
Oh, and I agree.,…Why cook it when it’s best in its raw form???? Yummy….I wish would have thought of that before I made it too hot to touch!!!
This is really funny but I like it!
The Cake is very good, but I never thing that I can to cake with a microwave.
The Idea is so great!
When theres Mistakes in this text i´m sorry, beacause I come from Austria and I am a child and very young!
Nikii
I often substitute applesauce for oil in cake recipes – they stay moist but reduce fat and calories. I want to try that substitution in this microwave recipe. (note to Nikki from Austria: your message was very clear!)
It went out fabulous! My kids loved it.. I thought it was artehr nasty but it fit them! PERFECT!
Hi .. i like it this idea then i done it
thanks
wow what a cut idea thanks a lot my daughter wanted some cake and i didn’t wanna make her a lot… this is perfect!
Cool!
i really needed it!
haha!
next time i would put it in for 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
tanks i just made dis how did ya tink of it
OMG AMAZING!
wow. your microwave is really clean.
It was okay I Think I added too much coco powder though…..
I’ve done it several times and it is okay, a little on the spongy side. I added miniture raspberry 3 musketeers and that did improve it a little.
how long does it cook for in a oven
I tried this as well! this was heaps of fun and actually tasted pretty good. I posted some details on my blog about this as well: http://simplerthanyouthink.blogspot.com/2009/06/5-min-chocolate-mud-cake-in-cup.html
works
Wow I bet Club penguin people will love that
this stuff rocks, now all you need to do is make it to where icing rises to the top
I’ve made this 3 times now, and have not been disappointed once! You really have to stir, stir and stir some more so that the ingredients incorporate well and you don’t end up with scrambled eggs, or as a previous poster mentioned, “the smell of macaroni and cheese.” Actually come to think of it, I’m not even sure how that person managed that.
Anyway, I add about half a teaspoon of cinnamon and half a teaspoon of vanilla and top it with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. It is SO good, and perfect for when I’m craving homemade-tasting chocolate cake!
I made this except I substituted the cocoa power for cinnamon and vanilla since I didn’t have any…it was a coffee cake in a coffee mug! Thanks for the great recipe
thanxs for the recipe.I made the cake and it was delicious.
I didnt have any cocoa so i got the chocolate spread and put in
the microwave.seeya bye
Variety of very delicious dessert and food
not so nice smell butt when I tasted then they were very nice i had mine whith galaxy on the top ymmm.they were stunning. ymmmmmmmmm xx
I tried this and it was pretty good. Only too 2 1/2 min in my microwave. Also I think a pinch of salt would make it better, but it was still good…Thanks, Anne
my family and i made the rfecipe for fathers day we only wanted to make 80000
texture is odd.
but fine otherwise.
hi i love this i think this is al some. i learned it in sience club
lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the recipe! I found another good one at pandalous. It’s here: http://www.pandalous.com/nodes/chocolate_cake_recipe
So good!! Also works with pancake flour I discovered if cake flour is not around…although it tastes a little like pancakes. Still yummy though!
esp with sprinkles
I tried it and it worked. Though you may have to decrease the timing. All microwaves are different, so i would put it down to 2 and half minutes or so. I added a bit of vanilla extract to it as well. You may need a bigger mug or a different container so that it won’t jump over board like my cake did and try to grease the mug a little.
Also If you don’t have cake flour hidden in your shelf, all you need:
2tblsp of cornstarch
1/2tsp of baking powder
flour
a sifter
and 1 cup
Get the 1 cup and but in cornstarch and baking powder. Then fill the rest of the cup with flour. After, sift the mixture about 12 times and you have cake flour! ^_^
Good luck not going to the store!!!
i had the hugest cake craving and i didnt have that much time to cook a HOLE cake so thank you so much!!! and it is so cute and easy!! i <3 CAKE!!!!
When I first tried this recipe out,it came out very bland and kinda weird for me. The second time I tried it,it was much better, after changing it a bit.
First, I decreased the time to about 2 and a half minutes. Although I used All-purpose flour (which is probably why my cake is a bit stiff), I added give or take 2-3 teaspoons of Cinnamon Sugar and a bit of Vanilla extract to give it some more flavor. You’ll probably have to use a big mug too, since mine spilled over onto the microwave. Otherwise, its really yummy!
This tasted really good when i made it better than oven cake. a cross between a souffle and a cake. i put a bit of vanilla extract and cinnamon in. i used australian tablespoons and it fit into a standard 250ml mug. i have 1200 watt microwave and cooked for 3 mins and stopped and started occassionally. put a saucer underneath just in case it overflows.
This recipe is fantastic i will defentally ry it again. lovely fast and effective way to make cakes if you are late for dinner party.
this sucks dont do it terrible i tryed and it exploded so dont it wont work only a mess waiting
I added salt, vanilla and then topped w/a little carmel sundae topping! Yum!!!
amazing cake! it gets dry in the microwave. add a little extra milk!
Hey. Yesterday someone posted a link to this page. Today, I, a total kitchen loser, followed the recipe. It REALLY works! WOAAAH! SUPER COOL
Although I could have added more sugar, it is a full-fledged dessert 
Great recipe! Who invented that? You?
dont dump it out the fun part is eating it out of the mug! =D
i love it
thaks
I’m going to be honest….this tastes horrible. Sorry, maybe next time
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WOW i just tried it and it is great, i put a little whip cream and chocolate sauce, and next time i will try putting choc chips in there. great recipie
This is great for a quick sugar fix. I added a splash of vanilla flavoring and microwaved for 2 and 1/2 min.
I love this recipe – I usually make this for my husband and I and I add in a tablespoon of sultanas. Very nice.
I just made tha cake ! its awsome and delicious OMG im really really surprised ! 5 minute to prepare and a lot of fun to eat it xD thanks for the recipe dude
wow! so many comments for a simple cake mixture!!
this cake is yummy!!!
i just made it && am eating it right now!!!
i’m going to make this with my friend on thursday again
great work!
thanks
Not bad, not great. Won’t be making that again…
This is great I found the recipe on a different website.The only bad part about this is 750 Calories :O
tough. heavy. but quite nice…
For those who are finding this dry, I recommend cutting down on the baking time. First time I made it, I followed all the instructions except I was out of milk so I used milk powder and water. I cooked it at 3 minutes like instructed. Came out a little hard. This time I had milk but was out of cocoa powder. I made as instructed but I left out cocoa, added an extra tablespoon of sugar, and cooked it for 2 minutes. Then I through some strawberries on top. Kind of tasted like sponge cake. Personally I liked it. So if it’s too dry for your taste, try cutting down the cooking time. Remember you can always cook it longer, so maybe start with a low time and work your way up until you find your perfect cake. Happy cooking. :]
i wanna try this recipe!!!!!
Me and my friend literally just used this recipe. It came out with a little hollow space in the middle, but we figured it was just because we used a bowl and not a mug. We’ve decided it needs a litle more cocoa than directed, so she’s re-making it. It really wasn’t that bad and fun to make <3
lol @ the piggy mug..nice touch!
i tried it and it tasted sooooooo good, me and my sister wanted to expirement so we put choclate in and it tastes even better you should defently try!!!! And yeah this is sooooooo delishes
A friend of mine gave me the link to this several months ago, and I’ve made this cake several times since. The first time, I used a coffee mug, and it didn’t turn out the way I had hoped. Since then, I’ve been using bowls. A couple of weeks ago, instead of using cocoa powder, I used a few packets of True Lemon. I loved it!
I just made this 3 times and it was terrible, we had to spit it out. It is missing something,,maybe more vanilla or more sugar. Do not really care to try it again because why waste my ingredients. Any suggestions to making it taste better? Then maybe I’ll try it again.
I just made this 5 minutes ago! it’s yummy, and great for a quick little personal dessert! thanks!
you MUST add chocolate chips, makes it so much more gooy and chocolatey and just better! XD
how many calories do you think this cake is?
shoot. something went terribly wrong when I tried it. (That’s what I get for manipulating the ingredients) I used those balls of cocoa that you have to scrape, and since it was already sweetened, I didn’t put as much sugar (I used approximately 1/3 the amount of sugar I needed). Its consistency is something between cake and pudding, leaning more towards pudding. I don’t know if I’ll try again…maybe I will, seeing as all these people could get it and really liked it.
I tried it –Workes brilliantly !!! recomend it –took a couple of go’s to get perfect but still realy good
It tastes like pepper. Only comment. But stev likes it
and he’s proud of himself:)
This was really delicious! it works in a bowl too! and when u add whipped cream on it mmmmmmm and a glass of milk! this is a really good recipe! this should be in a cook book!
would it work if you used milo instead of cocoa?”
Just a mere question for i dont currently have in my possesion cocoa only milo and im sure this would be great to cheer up my little brother Dan when he falls off his bike.
+_+ Amy
yum. My mom baked chocolate cake for me. I loved it. After that, I bake chocolate cake myself.
Make sure u stir it REALLY well or else the cake will have white egg bits in it!!! EEWWWW! But the chocolate is really nice! i added extra cocoa!!
:):)
Works well in a soup cup, too
You can also make this with a quarter of a banana instead of using egg. I was out of eggs and banana makes a great substitute. Tastes great too!
wow. i replaced 1 spoon of sugar with a spoon of golden syrup and oil for butter. tastes pretty good, really light and not dry at all, but it is slightly rubbery. maybe because i used self raising flour & baking powder. still, it’s impressive!
Wow yum thanks!
i just made this!
:D
it tastes so nice!
my mum was like WOAH!
and i was like
worked out great, my mum wasn’t even arguing about washing up!
there was only a mug and a tablespoon!!
10/10
well done!!
Me and a friend tried this it was very GOOD!!! = )
really good,, i added 2 tbs of cherry pie filling, and after cool i put whip cream on top,, wonderful for the summer when you don’t have to have the stove on for baking,,
yummmmmmmmmmm
delish i tried it in a teapot cause i didnt have any clean cups that were big enough and it was awesome, there was a string of cake on the end ……….thanks for the recipe!!!!!!!:)
hi oh that sounds soooooo goood me and noha are home along shes wants somthing sweet so bad nothing aroung here!!! bye bye bye
hi
i haven’t tried this yet but u bet im gonna try it
people that didn’t like it probly screwed it up bad.
i cook cakes so hopefully ill get it right first go!
This is okay. I took and sprinkled on a pink of mini choclolate chips before nuking the batter. It’s not real chocolatey for those needing their fix.
i was out of flour so had 2 improvise. tastes awsum with 3 tbs wheat too! my brother loved it! greetings frm pakistan!
My mom, my sister, and I’ve been using this recipe for a couple years, and we all think it’s pretty good. It’s a bit like chewing a sponge soaked in dark chocolate as far as the texture goes, but it’s definitely delicious if you ignore that fact, and add chocolate chips into the mix and a bit of whipped cream on top.
Also, we found that the mug was a bit too small for the end result, so we use a bowl, and that works perfectly for us.
It’s the third time i make this and i love it
It’ suuuper yummy and easy to make !!
I just tried for the first time. As far as the sponge texture, why not just call it a chocolate sponge cake!
I jazzed it up with 2 T butter + cocoa, added powdered sugar and drops of milk to get the consistency of icing. If you get too much milk and it is runny, don’t worry! You now have the Molten Lava Sponge Cake, enjoy.
Also, it is perfect for 2 people.
Yummy! I’m gonna try now!
yum .. its the second time iv made it =) we made it at school and its really good with cream, ice cream or fruit <3
my mom gave me this recipe that she got from a radio station about a year ago and ever since then,I make them daily.I’m a chocolate lover and I had to have this cake to satisfy my taste for chocolate.Yummy!!! It is so delicious and easy to make.
i am 13 and wanted some cake but my mum said i couldnt use the oven on my own so i decided to make this it is extreemly nice you just haveto use a large mug chop it in half make some icing put it on top of both half makes two serving brill for me and bro :c)
Totted up the calories.
Flour, 50 per tbsp. – 200
Sugar, 45 per tbsp. – 180
cocoa, 20 per tbsp. – 40
egg, 80 – 80
milk (skim), 11 per tbsp. – 33
oil, 120 per tbsp. – 360
(opt.) choc. chips, 70 per tbsp. – 210
Including 210 calories for the chocolate chips, this cake comes in at over 1100 calories!
I’ve tried cake-in-a-mug recipes twice, and I didn’t like it both times. It’s too dense and oily… but it tasted better with icing.
i didn’t use cake flour because we didn’t have any on hand, but some other recipes I saw didn’t specify.
Awesome recipe!
thanks!
but, think it need some OOMPH.
I think I’m going to play with it and see about adding chocolate chips, vanilla, an a pinch of salt. I think that might make it perfect, with, of course, some icing or whipped cream on top :] Mmmmm…. maybe a slightly bitter orange whipped cream…. and all dark chocolate……. *drools*
This is one of my favorite “go to” recipes when you just need something sweet. However, if you use unsweetened cocoa – it can be a little blah. I add in a pack of Sweet & Low (trying to keep the sugar to a min) and it makes it SO much better. I also add a little dissolved instant coffee crystals in the mix giving it just a hint of some wonderful flavor but no overwhelming. About a teaspoon of instant coffee crystals. ENJOY!
Needed a cake fix and this did it! Texture wasn’t fabulous but stuck a few pieces of lindt choccie in the middle which melted straight away and turned it into a lovely melting middle pudding. Best served with ice cream…
Did the trick and is worth trying once!
Maybe im doing something wrong…
I tried this 3 times to make sure i didnt, but it just didnt look smell or taste like cake to me, it was very spongy and just not very good.
I want this to work! i think its a great idea.
A splash of almond extract and a handful of shredded coconut turned this into a lovely little macaroon cake.
WOw this is cool. Thanks for the recipe, its delicous.
I would not do this.
Microwave is very bad for your health.
It changes the molecules into some other form!
Microwave kills!
Get info !!!!
It was the best cake i hav ever made…i dont cook much and i really wanted a snack and i found this…it tasted better than other chocolate cakes i have had and…yeah i luv it…thank you sooooo much…
This recipe is awsum!!! I remember I found it 2 years ago just about and forgot bout it. but then this year my friends grandma made 1 so i remembered lol! I always said 2 myself I HAVE to get the recipe n now i do lol!! i havent made 1 yet but cant wait till!!
I added another egg,but didn’t need it. Absolutely delicious.I use substitute sugar.and make four pieces of it as hubby is diabetic.
P.O,P.
hey.. todays my hubby’s bday.. i havent made cake before in life!!
neva been to the kitchen! anyways.. i just doubled the ingredients and cooking time to make it look like a round cake.. 
it really really helped man! i must say..! awesome! it gives so much room for innovation.. Kudos to u!
Throw some chocolate chips in and stir…then microwave. Little pockets of chocolate lava!
Good recipe keep it up
No kidding, it actually works. It’s a little dry, so add some hot fudge or chocolate sauce. I would also reccomend putting a paper plate underneith the cup because it overflows a little. It works really well for a one on one movie night. TRY IT!
WOW!!
I thought this was so amazing.
I made coffee frosting to go on top. YUMMY!
To the idiot who thinks microwaves kill: JUST IGNORE IT THEN.
No one cares what you say.
And this is coming from a 14 year old. So shove it!!!
I made this tonite n it was awesome
people think i am a genius now even tho i am just following a real simple recipe lol. we ate them with icecream and chocolate sauce 
thanks for sharing the recipe!
This is a great recipe for those cold winter nights with a bit of cream poured into the centre… I’ve put some grated choc in the mix and just adds that little bit extra decadence…mmmm! better than cooking a normal sized cake and having the temptation of it sitting in front of you ’til its gone! Love it!!!!
Armin,
Of course it does. This process, no matter what device is used to do it, is called “cooking”. Your oven, toaster, grill, and waffle iron all “change molecules” as well.
instead of 100% power try baking at 60% for 4min then combi-3 for 1min. it will not be dry.
won’t it get stuck to the inside of the cup?
after knowing, and trying this (*got the recipe via email a year ago) I experimented with a brownie mix. It was a small one/ Duncan Hines (*cost a buck @ Alberson’s on sale). I halfed the mix, added an egg and two teaspoons of butter. Cooked it for 3 and a half or 4 minutes.. I forget.. but it was all puffy, so I took it out. I didn’t want it to get dry.
Yummy!
There is no danger cooking with microwaves. Look things up before you type them. Microwaves are called so because they transmit micro radio waves though the food exciting the water molecules thus creating heat.
I can’t believe this worked. Guess I know how to satisfy my chocolate cravings now
Tally: Nope, pops right out of the mug
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
I make this all the time now!
Making one now (it’s in the microwave) and I am really excited!
I really want to try a microwave brownie.
ITS DONE!!
It looks gooood.
this cake was the most vile cake i’ve ever tasted – really slimy and not nice at all. sorry to all you mug cake lovers =(
HI YA. MADE THIS IN A SMALL MICROWAVABLE DISH. TASTES OK BUT YOU NEED CUSTARD OR SOMETHING. YOU CAN JUST ADD THE CUSTARD AND JUST EAT IT OUT OF THE DISH
hmmmmmmmmmm i like the cakes
WOW this recipe changed my life…lol. I use butter instead of oil, and I thought it tasted too eggy the first time so I just use egg whites now (makes it healthier, too) and I added some chocolate chips. It tastes AWESOME with the chips, but it’s still great either way. Make sure to stir it REALLY well because the first two times I made it there were little pockets of dry mix on the bottom..not so good. Finally I can bake!! (haha, sad)
wow great fio single in the mood servings
Hi, I use chocolate chips in mine and it gives a real nice sauce to it!
OMG this the best recipe ever!
tnx for the recipe^^ i’m gonna try it
it worked, but i didnt like the taste.horrible
it tastes like nothing. but it needs to be more chocolatey!!!!! but otherwise it was okay over all. <3,
very nice, especially with cooking chocolate and lots of chocolate chips!!!
I don’t know what you others did wrong, but this is fabulous everytime I make it! I’ve even made it with gluten free flour, which was a little salty but that was easily fixed with more sugar
I cook it for 90 seconds and it ends up like a chocolate lava cake mmmmmmmmmm.
wow! I think I love you. that was so, so, sooo yum.
As I was getting the ingredients ready for this, I realized I didn’t have any cocoa powder! I was putting the flour away when I saw…HOT COCOA MIX. I substituted the cocoa mix for the actual cocoa, and only added half the sugar, and added a big dollop of peanut butter in the middle. It was SOOOO GOOD!
im going to try it right now
IT LOOKS YUMMMMY!
thanks heaps x
i fink im gonna make it becuz it’ eay and quick
Duck into the kitchen, fix it . . . Eat and waddle out. . . Great comfort food. I had to back off — I’m putting on the pounds. I tried flaking Wilton’s chocolate melts and loved it. I’m trying it with vanilla aka white cholocate melts tonight w/fresh strawberries on the side. Ohhhh what sinful things we do. HA!
wow… this is the sht! Now I can make a cake in the commercials-time on tv! ideal…
thanx and if some1 has another 1 of these great receipes 2, just throw it online!!!
cya, sickstab
i tried it and it was good but the second time i tried it i added more sugar and it was amazing !
that looks really yummy and easy im going to try it and its also really quick.
thanks Amber
It was a very funny recipe because when it went in the microwave it looked like it was going to explode! and we just cracked up laughing! but it was delicous.lol it was sooooo nice and whenever i have a cake craving we are gonna make it straight away!
lol!!!!!
OK, I just made this 5 minute chocolate cake and it really is a quick lovely cake. My husband wanted me to add some chocolate chips which i will add next time.
thanks this is great
wow, awsome, i’ll put some peppermint essence next time
Suber yum
this is such a good recipe.. me and my mum make it any time we have a cake craving…!!
i sometimes even put a shot of vanilla or chocolate chips .. its super good with caramel or chocolate drizzled on with ice cream or whipped cream!! thanx a bunch!!
It’s So delicious!
thanks a lot.. <3
I tried this before, and it tasted like a wet sponge. I was extremely careful this time, and the top half tasted fine while the bottom wasn’t mixed evenly
It does taste alright though. I like my normal cake better, though…
Comes out much more moist if you only go for 2 minutes in my microwave, 1 min 30 sec in my mom’s. If you go for the full 3 it comes out burned tasting and hard- eww. Also make sure you have a BIG mug- because it will overflow all over the place- sometimes a small bowl is better… but always make sure the container is microwave safe! I suspect that #21 dana did not make sure her mug was and it cracked!
WOW!
This is amaising…its very easy.
Thank you very much…I used to spend a long time in preparing a choklate cake…but now and thanks to you, I will prepare it every day…thank you very much.
WEIRD
HEY I LOVE THIS CAKE I HAD IT RIGHT NOW IT SOUNDED SO GOOD AND IT DOES TASTE GOOD THANKS AND I AM GONNA MAKE THIS EVERY WEEK IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
BYE NOW
:-):-) 
i tried it and it was delicious ….. thanks
Hi i am just a 11 year-old girl and i made this chocolate cake as a gift to mom and dad (because my mom really loves chocolate and my dad is too tired to go and buy some chocolate) and
baking it was easy
watching it grow higher was funny
Sneaking into my parents room putting it on the table and sneaking out was kinda hard XD
wow!this is cute and easy to bake!cant imagine in 5 minutes you cant make a cute chocolate cake,i will try this at home and once its sucessful i will bake a lot and sell’em!thanks!
heyy…great, my mom is hosting a fish fry today and i wanted to make cake…she thought it would make to big of a mess…NOPE im about to do it right now…so i can make about 5 or 6 and people can split them or have their own…(their americans they will eat alot…Im canadian…I DONT…lol)
try using chocolate chips, some baking powder and molten icecream(instead of milk) for even better fluffier cake…
Wow this is great! Hats off to the one who invented this cake! Just tried it, and it’s not bad at all, and when you are watching your weight, it’s a nice alternative for less temptation to eat more. It’s satisfying and filling.
I have modified the ingredients for those who are watching their weight.
4 Tbsp. Flour
2 packets of Stevia
1 Tbsp. Carob Powder
1 Tbsp. Ovaltine (OR you could leave out the carob powder and just do 2 Tbsp. Ovaltine)
1 Egg
3 Tbsp. Low fat milk
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Tbsp. Water
A dash of cinnamon
1 MUG to cook in.
Cook 3 minutes in microwave on high (100%)
Let stand a few minutes. Flip out onto a saucer plate, and microwave 30 seconds more.
And follow the rest of the instructions given above.
This, on the spur of the moment, version has less fat, sugar, oil, and guilt
Will be testing it out more to see if I can improve it even more, and make it even more healthier.
PLEASE leave a comment here to let me know how it tastes to you. I’m open to suggestions to improve the taste or texture. Thanks and enjoy.
Great recipe. But if you pour (1/4 boiling water, 1tblesp cocoa ana 3 tblesp sugar) over the mixture before you cook you make a great self saucing one.
=D
it was well nice , i feel a little sick now though
me and my sister made itt
x
I think I commented before but I’m back.
Just a couple things I tried:
-Used self-raising flour, works fine!
-Used soy milk, works fine!
-I add an extra spoon of milk, as I find it quite dry otherwise
-Instead of sugar and cocoa, since I don’t keep cocoa powder in the cupboard, I substituted 6tbls of Cadbury’s drinking chocolate (the hot cocoa mix you add to milk rather than water, the water kind will contain dried milk and won’t work as a substitute). The ingredients for it are mainly sugar and cocoa and it works out very well.
-add liberal amounts of Betty Crocker choc frosting!
-a friend said she used jam instead of sugar and it was nice that way too
omg me and my friend saw this and were like… WOW THIS IS AMAZING!
then we made it. this is the most disgusting cake ive ever eaten!
i thought it was too good to be true
omg im eating it right noww!! I like it! Of course its not as good as normal cake but its still good! I’m gonna use it for my demonstration speech tomorrow. This pretty much saved my butt.
hey its a tasty and very quick recipe. its taste can be enhanced by adding few drops of vanilla essence and cooking soda. you can add walnut aswell. i tried it at home. and its superb.
I’m a big fan, too. In fact, I’m also the author of “101 Recipes for Microwave Mug Cakes” that builds on this recipe (but, hopefully, adds some ideas and baking tips for those who love microwave mug cakes as much as I do). Check it out at http://www.microwavemugcakes.com.
This recipe has over 49 grams of fat per cupcake.
Oil is 14g x 3 Tablespoons
Egg is 5 grams each
I didnt even count the milk!!
Holy Heart attack, Batman!!
im 13 and just tried it. it was awesome and fun to make with my lil sister im babysitting her! she loved it thanks so much for the recipe
Keri
its even better if u add three tablespoons of semi sweet chocolate chips and stir right before you put it in the microwave it taste awesome that way
Keri
is it alright to use pancake mix instead?? that’s all i hv right now… T-T
Wow i hope this ends up good i have to make a cake quick before my mom gets home and i’ll only have 10 mins! thanx for the great idea i’ll try it….fingers crossed hope she likes it!
i made it for my friends 25th birthday. I made him 25 cakes and stuck them all ontop of eachother. i freaking hate baking, so it was very nice =] it was funyy….
very yummy cake its nice with a creme egg in it or caramel egg summit like that
this looks so good im gonna try it thanks!
MMMMMMMMM i tasted it and it was os good i am soo gonna make it again!
its so good i had to use it in my school mag and everyone tried it but some one spat it out and said it sucked and its disgusting but he is a idiot and lost his taste buds(that can HAPPEN)
wow it works thanks and tastes amazin
great 4 thnxgivng!
only straight up gangstas make cake in the microwave. hah
shit was the bomb diggy niggy! hahaha good recipe 
i made one today, these are yummy! i am going to make this again many times…
thanks that was the best i loved it and easy for my craving times….. lol
lol please people, DO NOT make this, it is sooooo bad
This tastes disgusting because of the oil. You can substitute the oil for an extra large egg plus some water till you get the right consistancy. Also, cook it slowly in the microwave, checking every 30 seconds so that the centre doesnt go hard, infact, i found if I cook it for 2 minutes, it turns into a lovely pudding/fondant with a gooey middle….yum
i am going to try this it looks good
This is Bloody Geuinious!!
I Can Do It When I bored Or When Mum Goes out!!
I Wonder if you times evrything by 3 then you can make it in a tin for like 5 People!!
xx
In the recipe that I got you do NOT need to use cake flour regular flour is what it called for and it also called for a splash of vanilla and 3 taablespoons chocolate chips (0ptional). It was delicious. Although maybe I am slow because it took me slightly more than 5 minutes.
I saw this on Rachel Ray two days ago . I just tried it…it was really fun for the kids and it was also tasty. Not used to the cocoa flavor…always preferred chocolate…but it was good. i would love to try other flavors. My first mug cake was hard in the middle so i put it in for less time and finally perfected it!! Grat idea!!! =o)
great recipe i made for my mums birthday and it was fantabuous!!! thanks alot…!
I’m about to go make it now, cheers!
Try making it with weed! But dont make plans for the next 2 hours!
I really appreciated having pictures–thanks!
Hey !!!
we just put are ‘cup cake’ in the micro ! i hope it turns out ok !!!
(3 minutes later)
wow ! cool it puffed up a bit but not as much as in the cup (cuz we did the cake in a bowl)
it tastes even better with nutella over it
yumm !!
thanks ! love sarah and julie !
I tried this and it was yummy! especially with ice cream!
The only weird thing was that I found a lot of blown up crunchy sugar crystals in the cake. did anyone else find this?
How do I prevent them in the future?
YOU CAN ALSO USE ICE CREAM CONES. JUST FROST AND THEN YOU HAVE AN ON-THE-GO TREAT!
wicked try real chocolate grated even better yum(:thnxs
mix it with a fork than a spoon
I HAVE NOT TRIED IT YET BUT I AM GONNA DO IT TODAY HOPE IT TURNES OUT GOOD ITS LOOKS GOOD ON THE PIC DO U HAVE ANY ONTHER RESEPECE LIKE DIS THANX
i am making it now
3mins later
i have took it out now its disgisting eeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww
preparing cake without microwave oven will be great !
prepare recipes for that !
this is also great !
Hello man!
Thanks to you, we won`t have to go any more. Quick cake is something, that we really need. Thanks. Yesterday I`ve made it nd… had to make 1 more just after I`ve eaten first one! 
This recipe is great! Many times (iven after 0:00!) me and my girl have to go shopping for cookies, if we feel, that we need something sweet!
THIS IS AMAZING, THANK YOU SO MUCH !
I AM COELIAC, SO WHENEVER I MAKE CAKES IN THE OVEN THEY COME OUT LOOKING LIKE PANCAKES, BUT I JUST MADE ONE OF THESE, THEY ARE AMAZING!
THANKS ALOT FOR THE RECIPES, DID YOU “INVENT” IT YOURSELF THEN ?
YOU ALL HAVE TO TRY THIS AMAZING RECIPE !
THANKS, THIS IS GREAT CAKE RECIPE I WAS LOOKING FOR VERY EASY AND READY IN JUST 3 MINUTES, PLEASE SEND MORE SUCH EASY AND SHORT TIME RECIPE TO MY MAIL
i m goin to make it just now
this is delicious! :9 Ive tried yesterday and I wanna make it now lol. gimme another easy cake recipe!
Thanks a lot for this lovely and easy-to-make recipe! I about to make it now
Thanks for providing this cake recipe, i made cake with ur support and it tastes good.
Weird cake. in a cup??? Stupid. without trying i think that it will SUCK!!!
Hahaha joking i think it is delicious. But i don’t have cake flour what can i use???
m not sure if it tastes as gud as it looks
:)
“cannot judge a book by its cover”
but i must try it!!!
Some very interesting and insightful thoughts. I like this.^_^ because I have a blog about chocolate too.
wow..i am gonna try this
wow i luv it my mum phoned me and said had i got a desert for the party so i went on to the web a googled simple deserts in minutes abd there it is wow its ace try it yum yum yum yum so there i had it a desert for the party thanks you r a life saver xxoxooxoxo vee dub mad 100
Excellent recipe. I can see many cool adaptions for this recipe, too.
Thanks you
Wow this recipe is AMAZING! I absolutely LOVE it!♫
-Ciao
♥ MJ ♥
Wow this recipe is AMAZING! I absolutely LOVE it!♫
-Ciao
♥ MJ ♥ .
well…thats superb……. its very easy…..
I did this using bisquick and hot cocolate mix yum yum yum
mine is in the microwave right now
im only 13 but this looks pretty easy
i love to make this
i told my mum about it and she us it for pudding
i love to make this
i told my mum about it and she us it for pudding
and i 11
can the cake explode or what
Tried this and it was pretty good. I would add more sugar to it next time to make it sweeter.
I made it before with honey instead of suger but it didn’t taste right :O but i think i can ( continues 6 times )
I made this cake and I am not sure what i did but didnt look much like cake mix when done mixing it up and dont taste very good either kind like a lump of something not sure what I did maybe try it another time I think there is to much oil or i messed it up… thanks and Sorry Jenn
hi im makeing dis cake 4 my big sis b day so im gonna times all ur stuff by 2. so i can make a bigger cake.
ki karan ge ene chote je cake da koi badi ji reciepe de dende chale log..!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! It was delicious thanks
we made a song…
(rapp kinda song tune thing lol) “it looks nasty, but it’s gonna taste good!!!!”
YAY! it’s good with ice cream
Oh my goodness!!! VERY GOOD!!! GREAT IDEA!!! We made it in a bowl instead of the mug, looks kinda weird, but it’s very good. Kudos
I made this with my Mum it was really easy and I think it was really yummy. Great to make with all the family.
Try putting chocolate pieces or marshmallows into the mix its really nice!!
its very sweet and esy cake i lkie much plz send me more recpies about cakes
didn’t have cocoa powder so i used cinnamon and a little bit of vanilla extract instead! delicioussssss!
It’s the cake craze that’s sweeping the nation, or at least the parts of the nation with microwaves and big beverage receptacles.
uhm.. i made this in a cup..
not a mug.. is that okay?
uhm. exploded all over my microwave.
fraud.
this is discusting. i scraped the remains off the microwave walls and ate them in a bowl.
Wow gr88 recipe.I liked it.Thanks……
i used coffe instead of cocoa
Just finished making a dark chocolate version I really hope it’s good!
As a followup….OH MY GOD it is amazing though it looks like black poo it tastes very brownie-ish
I just made me some cake. I was craving this for the longest time. Finally decided to look it up. I put more sugar in cause that’s just how I roll
It turned out so perfect i’m going to keep this recipe! Thanks alot 
DD
Got anymore recipes?
Has anyone tried this for the little microwave cakes used for the girls gourmet set? The mixes for that are like $10 each … and the cake is SMALLER than a mug!
It tastes especially great with chocolate chips , or better yet , peanut butter chocolate chips .
I loved it the first time I tried it. It was fantastic!!!!!
I hope you give out more of your fantastic recipe to us!!!!
I love this >w< Yummy
hey,the cake smells oil.. is dr anythin else i cud use instead of oil. moreover the bitterness of cocoa superseded the sugary taste f du cake.. yet, an interesting 5 mint recipe!
Hey this totally looks fantastic !! but i dont have cake flour can i use all purpose flour (maida) instead ?? coz i really wanna try dis recipe !!
Ok, made this just now using all purpose unbleached flour and the rest of the ingredients as stated.
It made a moist eggy cake that was definitely chocolate. I made a chocolate mocha glaze (cocoa powder, powdered sugar and coffee and cinnamon) to put on it and it was a nice touch. I used a tall coffee mug and didn’t spill over at all, it just about filled it perfectly. It doesn’t have the exact texture of a regular cake, more of a muffin-y texture, but still good for all that!
I wish I had found this a few days ago when I was craving chocolate cake because I made a whole cake and it was gone in 3 days (there are only 3 of us here, bad bad bad!!!) A single serve cake like this would have saved me a lot of calories over the course of those days because it would have gotten the craving out of the way and I wouldn’t have pesky tempting cake laying around!
Some things I think I’ll do differently next time- mix it better! I had a bit of unmixed dry ingredients in the bottom. I’d definitely like to figure out a slightly lower calorie version of this, I think I’ll try it with a bit less oil and just use an eggwhite instead of a whole egg. I also think I saw someone say that applesauce can be subbed for some or all of the oil? I think a pinch of salt and some vanilla extract would help the flavor (or even almond or rum extract?) I was also thinking that I could use a liquer for the glaze or even a little in place of the milk (Khalua cake anyone?) I am glad that I shared this with my son, too much for one person!
All in all, not bad at all and nice with my morning coffee (chocolate cake for breakfast, what would my mother think?!?!)
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this recipie is ssssssooooooooooo discusting!!!!!
horrible
horrible
horrible do not eat it
ive tried it its realy good try putting some chocolate chips in it
wow i <3 this cake me and ma sis and ma friend are gona make this cake at like now lol i hope it will come out gr8 lol !!!! wish me luck coz i need it i try making crumble and i made a dogs dinner out of it and same with shortbread soo same again wish me luck and btw i can do the splits coz wen i wasw 5 i went to ballet and i loved it lol and i am doing hip hop dancing now and it is great fun i dont no y i am writing all this it must be that i am bored soo goodbye 4 now and i will talk to yall l8r xx
I’will try this tasty cake
hey ! thanks the cake was prety good and it easy for me in my 13 old thank but how could I make a cake with oring tast thanks
hey did you see it it was unbelivable i dicorate it and it was so easy for mme thanks so much foer teaching me from lebanon
Look’s Goood,
, x
Wowza, I never thought of this. I would eat it from the mug with a spoon though.
Hey guys, my friend and i just tried making this cake. Its a good idea, but lemme tell ya fellas…it SUCKS. It was all rubbery and tasted like shit. Dont recommend you try this…
k thanks
Bye
that look’s bad but i bet it taste very good
I just tried this and I have to say it was a little disappointing. Maybe I made it wrong as there are a lot of positive comments but it didn’t taste too good.
I tried it at home, it came out great
Looks easy I will try it.
i make this all the time and its really good! i love it coz its so easy to make and its chocolate, i add a little chocolate to it aswell if i have any to make it extra chocolaty
Just made this and its great! I put a little Nutella on the top like “icing”…really yummy!
what about baking powder?
Had my 12 year old daughter try this and she is hooked. Now whenever we want a qwik chocolate dessert she whips this up and adds some icecream or custard and we are set for the night. Great and easy for winter nights too. Thanks for the reminder cos now I am hungry…..what to eat…
Great idea. I’ll try next time.
I’m eating this cake right now, and it’s GREAT! This is a perfect quick cake for my chocolate cravings. It is suprisingly moist. The pictures were so helpful. Yummy!
that is so amayzin i jst made it now an added choc chips to it an O.M.F.G it was heaven!!!!!!
I WIL L TRY IT MYSELF WITHOUT MY MOM’S HELP
This really works! I tried it, but forgot the oil at first – Wouldn’t recommend dry cake… but with oil is delicious!
Hey thx i wuil make this now!
can i put it on my web site?
mmm it is good i just finished
I just had to try this and found I didn’t have any flour so I put two slices of wholemeal bread in the liquidiser and added all the other ingredients.
Result! Actually it’s quite nice with the slightly wholemealy texture. I put a little chocolate spread on top as icing and it looks very professional.
OMG… this so works
My oven ius broken so…. CAKE ALL THE TIME 
Yay! I made this last night (well, I veganized it) and it was delicious! Didn’t rise too much and wasn’t really sweet, but still tasty
I just blogged about it!
HAHA. Great recipe. i heard of this a long time ago and tried it… AWESOME! eating it right now as i am commenting
is it suppos to be slimy
its fantastic. it really takes jst three minutes and taste so delicious that i make it every alternate day. i’ve got so many appreciations from my family. thanks dizzy dee. please tell me the easy recipe for pizza also
I make this recipe every single day because I am a chocolate lover and I love this cake.It is my favorite!!!
thank u,i try this and it was delicious
please tell me the easy recipe for another food
its fun to have delicious cake in 5min thank u
EWWWW GROSS!!
RUBBERY CRAP!!
what a waste of ingredients..
id rather eat playdough..
Wow!!! This is so cute, Last Night I made this, it so yummmmmy!!!! Thanks, a lot for this easy way of making a quick cake. LOVE IT!!!
THIS RECIPE WON’T WORK IF YOU PUT A MOUNTAIN OF INGREDIENT IN EACH TABLESPOON
This a WONderful recipe. I make the mug cake every so often – it’s light, can be modified, and it’s just enough cake for a single person – a couple of servings, of course.
Oh my goodness ! This is an amazing way to make cake for one ! I have a craving coming on !
Oh my goodness ! this is an amazing way to bake a cake for one ! I have a craving coming on !! Hopefully it will work with hersheys Coco ! I can’t get enough chocolate cake here !! = D
Don’t try with olive oil. it’s horrid!
You are pure genius!
mind blowing i was looking for a receip like this. Making cake this way is very easy
Did not work for me! UGH! Should have been sweeter very dissapointed! My mom was gone and I was hungry, not the way to solve that problem.
Got this thru an email and tried it. Needed bigger mug, it spilled over but it was good with icecream and chocolate sauce. I used plain flour, cocoa and chips but didn’t really notice the chips. Nice quicky dessert, pretty if served neatly.
hhmmmmmmmmmm………dats a cool recipe….i’ll try dis……..
it went rock hard
Health nut,
after eating this delicious cake I drank a bottle of coke and I don’t apear to be dead or obesse
Had it with ice cream and hot chocolate sauce (melted chocolate with a dash of cream). Made with 2tbls oil and 4tbls milk, dash of vanilla essence and split mixture to 2 little bowls, 2.5 mins in microwave. Lovely!
i ve copied this out on my very own recipe book.thanks!
THis is absalutely amazing, worked like a charm whenever you need a cake ^^, thanks!
So exited to do this – my sister inspired me to do it, Beth- the first comment ahhaha
that is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo coool
this is the most wonderful thing i think i’ve ever tried….
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Add 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips and a splash of vanilla, and it’s absolutely wonderful.
I have no idea why some of these people don’t know what a tablespoon is–it’s a very common cooking measurement. 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon. Use real measuring spoons, not a spoon from your table.
very cool i will try it
awesome!
very cool i cant wait to try it.
Wow just 5 min and its ready!
its a cup cake.do u get it?you have a cup and you make a cake he he he he.ok i admit its not funny but great cake1
ugh mebbe I nuked it for too long (3mins) but it came out dry dry dry
Hi guys, someone asked for a white cake, since mine is vegan version feel free to replace the banana with whichever fruit puree or an egg. Rise in this cake is less than that shown in the chocolate cake. Mine looked more like a muffin.
4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons Brown sugar
1.5 Tablespoons vanilla puddding Mix
0.5 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 Banana
3 Tablespoons almond milk
3 Tablespoons almond butter
1 Mug
Instructions:
Mix flour, sugar and pudding mix
Smash the banana in a plate with a fork
Spoon in the smashed banana
Pour in almond milk and butter, and mix well
Put in microwave for 4 minutes on maximum power (1000watt)
Wait until it stops rising and sets in the mug
Tip contents out of mug onto saucer and enjoy
best cake eva looks gross in pic no offence but real yummy and looks better in real thank u xx em
add choc chips yum
hi hi you are an asome person you can read and you willrock the world tomareow dont be scared .it is good.
Works alright…
Rubbery Texture, and on the whole unappetising…
ive made this cake a bunch of times so here are some tips:
~DONT use olive oil. it makes it taste dry
~i had yummier results when i used powdered sugar instead
~MIX WELL!!!! if not, you will have clumps of flour and thats kinda gross
~i dont measure the cocoa when i make it, just throw in a heaping
~This takes more than five minutes…but is reallllly delicious
~put a plate under the mug when you microwave it!!! just in case the batter spills a little, which does happen
this cake was not phenominal, i personally prefer real cake, but this is easier, quicker, and more fun to make! for what it is, this cake is amazing! good luck!! feel free to experiment!!!
Such a fun idea can’t wait to try it I just have to get cake flour
its very rubbery with not much of a soft sweet taste :T its like dense and solid. I was expecting light and fluffy. Im going to try altering the recipe, illl ask my culinary teacher hahaha shell probibly smack me
Hey this is so easy to realise. I’m going to try this out tonight. Great share.
Yummy im make this like everyday for desert and i just love it
IT’S GREAT! its better than any other cake in my opinion!
AHHHHH! im scared! i just tried it with no milki because i didn’t have anything! It’s in my microwave right now.
30 secs.
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TASTE TEST TIME!
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IT TASTES CHOCOLATEY, WARM AND VERY, VERY CRISPY.
6/10 I THINK
YOU TRY IT AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK
you dont have to use cake flour! you can use any flour… plain flour i mean
thanks Dizzydee
I liked this cake a lot…
It was, for the most, easy and clean,
The bad part is the oil went all over the microwave!!
Oh well!
Do you think you could put this mix in a cup cake tin and bake it in the oven?
If you trippled the size or something you probabley could… right?
Best cake! Eating it right now!!!
this is a great way of making a cake only in 5 mins unbelievable I’m gonna try that thanks lol
Well, that was terrible.
I’ve made it with self-raising since I didn’t know what cake flour was. Tastes great but is a little dry, nothing that my Bulmers can’t fix though
m really gonna try this
Recipe I got from a friend was This PLUS a splash of Vanilla extract, and 3 TBSP chocolate chips…. PURE AWESOMENESS….. I take some cream cheese, butter, and lemon juice, nuke it, then add powdered sugar for a frosting… I am going to hell now, thanx… lololol
This is the 2nd time I made this. It is perfectly delicious. And no, you cannot use olive oil in it-yuk. Love the idea of the frosting on top making it like a lava cake!! This has to be fattening enough, but wow what a treat every now and then. I made it before in a mug and the mug needed to be bigger, as it spilled over, so this time I used a bowl and it came out easily when inverted. I love this little recipe!! I like that pic link showing it with powdered sugar and rasperries too. This is so neat! You follow exactly, you can’t screw it up unless your microwave doesn’t rotate or something.
but dw, im hoping even we can make this so its worth a go xD
I tried it, it’s nice but it’s a little plain on its own. It’s fab with ice cream and toffee sauce though
its so deliciousssssssssssssssssss
i don’t have a microwave, is this recipe ok for an oven or is there some way i can modify it?
greatrecipy
just made it. ha thats so fun to watch i rise in the microwave. it ended up tasting pretty good. its awesome for a snack though and its soo easy to make.
Huh…so it is possible! (I just tried making it)
I used Milo powder instead of cocoa, and it still tasted fine. I think my cake could have been better if I hadn’t kept taking it out of the microwave. I was getting concerned about my microwave because there was so much foggy stuff building up inside…
K: ahhh.. kinda nasty?
H: a bit dry, may need s’more eggs & oil?
YAH OKKAY WERE DONE!!!!!!!!
Hmm this ended up a bit rubbery and not as chocolatey as I might have hoped; me thinks it needs a bit more cocoa and some chocolate chips.
this was so f***ing disgusting i thought i was going to hurl. i have no idea where i went wrong.
this recipe rocks!my 18 month old daughter loves it and so do i.its really time saving.i tried the banana and carrot variations as well…thanks!
tried before I loved daughter didn’t, added canned frosting very good.
i always want to make qick cake with small recipe and 13 march i got this its really good for my type of persons like chocolate lovers.
loved it it rocked the world…………… it did’nt have a lot of taste but i still with disgust i just ate it
Great recipe, but is there a lower calorie version of this? One cupcake from this recipe is 700 calories!
it looks sooooooooooooooooooooooo dry taste dry 2 i made it n it woz rubishhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i dnt fink anyone should try it
The chocolate cake was really great. I enjoy it very much. I make it all by myself and my hands are like mud!
Ive just tried this, and I cant believe people like it!
Mine came out dry and really hard, wasnt expecting that!
Wont be trying this recipie again in a hurry.
Sbstitute 3/4 C of cake mix for all dry ingredients. Add 3 T water, 2 T oil and 1 egg. Grease and flour the cup/bowl. Microwave 2 min 15 sec to 2 min 30 sec. A lot quicker than mixing up all those ingredients.
Wow! It really worked! Even with so much sugar, it wasn’t too sweet. Amazing! Tnx for the recipe & keep up the good work!
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well i liked cake but i made some changes
don’t put ooiill.
just i./3 table spoon of butter.
taste
it makes a difference
Ok I don’t know about you guys
but this was DISGUSTING!
my own version was nicer!!
no offence…
this recipe turned out really dry and hard.. and i think it needs baking powder
I use my mouse to scroll down for sooooooo long (wow, so many people commented on this post). nice, I am going to make the cake now.
thanx sooo much this is the easiest and the most fastest way i have ever tried to make a cake . tell me if there r more ways to make other cakes and thanx
the cake lookin gooooood
ME AND MY GRANDAD HAVE JUST MADE OUR FIRST CUP CAKE BRILLIANT IDIEA IT’S COOLING ON THE GARDEN BENCH AT THE MOMENT! LOL!
im a chef and this is the quickest aND EASYST way to make soufflé which is very hard to make traditionally
Yeah, so, made it in a bowl, doubled the recipe, used banana as an egg substitute, and it was fabulous! I am going to make several for all the flat mates tomorrow morning for breakfast! Gotta love, cheap, easy, alternative ways to quench my chocolate addiction! Thanks DIZZY-DEE, you are my modern day Betty Crocker. MUAH
Thank you!
This is the best snack ever.
this is soooooo goooooooooood. imma put chocolate chips in it next time, and use butter as a substitute
The cake was very Tasty & fantastic !
I will remember it life long!
I just tried this and wasn’t a bit disappointed. My microwave is 1100 watts so I cooked the cake 3 minutes and it was perfectly fine. Satisfied the old tastebuds! I think if using a regular stove oven it would not rise sufficiently and would be rubbery or solid.
i´m gonna try this RIGHT NOW!! ○^^○
I’m guessing that the reason it works for some people and not for others will depend on the mug that you use. Anyone who uses a microwave regularly will have noticed that sometimes the plate is really hot after you’ve cooked something, while it isn’t if you use a different plate. It’s because of the thermal properties of the types of clay used to make the mug. Those mugs made from clay that heats up easily will retain the heat, effectively increasing the cooking temperature and causing the cake to be overcooked or rubbery. Try a different mug or a microwave safe bowl instead.
hey, hey, hey, yeah, awww!!!
i did it and it was great! just i add vanila esc, and ! spreaded melted chocolate onthe top!!!!
now and forever this recepe will be the one!!, ill try it with beans, and the banana one!! thanks thanks thanks!
If you split the batter in two ramequins, it will make two cupcakes. Still delicious.
OK so my sister posted this somewhere and I clicked on the link……….. Imma bout to go make it!! See ya..
I just made this and substituted Xylitol (spoon for spoon, but some people think Xylitol is sweeter, so you could try less) Came out pretty good, tasted great, a little dry in the center. Our microwave is 1300 watts so I did it at 70%, which should have been equivalent; but maybe I’ll try tweaking the time and power. My son made it with sugar last night so I saved a piece for him to compare.
mine tasted like crap, lol. i used whole wheat flower, 1 egg, more sugar than the recipe called for, and too many of the other ingredients i think because i have no measuring spoons. i think im guna try doing it again and see how it turnns out
ITZZZZZZZZ REALLY YUKKKK………I HATE DIS CAKE
Hi, i do alot of showjumping and eventing and this is just the thing i need at 3 O’clock in the morning before going out for a long days jumping. XX
its the worst cake recipe in history i wish you didnt put it on!!!!!!!!!
it was totali dry
Thank you, this is fantastic ! I tried this a few minutes ago, and I am thrilled ! So easy, and so tasty ! Wow !
sh*t no eggs i hate banana as well so i cant try that… ill try doing it without the egg and see how it goes….
god thats good!!! considering i didnt measure the ingreidients at all(i just chucked them in the cup and waited 2 c wot would happen) AND i didnt use any egg, i think it was pretty good!! think i undercooked it tho coz it was a bit chewy…. but who cares!
ITS CHOCOLATE CAKE!!!
This cake is RUBBERY!!! One recipe is 1,200ish calories-this cake is not worth it. It takes OK I guess, but nothing to write home about. Waste of time, calories, and ingredients. Disappointment WILL follow!
Just tried the recipe, the only thing that saved it was all the chocolate chips i dumped in it. its wet, bland and tastes like a microwaved cake, blech. take the extra few minutes to make a real cake, in the oven.
It is BWAKWAS coz EGG is there!!!!!!!!!!!!
i like easy recipe and i founding easy recipe that i can made because i am a small girl about 10 years and this is very very very easy recipe i am very thankfull to him who make this recipe thankyou!
My sister liked it sooooo much as it is very easy recipe
awesome recipe, keep ‘em coming.by the way i am from south africa,this is a great way to make a great thing!!)
I agree with the comment about using dessert spoons, not table spoons. The cake made a small mess in my microwave, could I cover the bowl next time?? I used 3/4 tsp baking powder to replace the egg, it worked okay. The end result was too sweet, a bit too dry and not chocolatey enough for my taste. I would like to put a banana in it next time, but I don’t know how to adapt the recipe to allow for that. I’d love to use just a normal chocolate cake (or banana chocolate cake) recipe & microwave it. Can I do that?
You pretty much saved my life!!! Thankyou so much for this.
YUMM YUMMM!!!!
i just did it!!! AND ITS G000000OOOODD!!!
PLUS I ADED MELTED CHOCOLATE AND SPRINKLES!!
=]
what type of oil? any kind right?
omg , i am doing it now , i am excited
i just tried this, but i was expecting to have to go and put it straight into the bin, ‘cos i didn’t use egg :L
xx
but i was pleasantly supprised because it tastes SO good, i poured a bit of cream over it as well
hi
this looks pretty yummy! i haven’t exactly tried it yet but i think it will be yum. the only reason i came on here was to look for a cake and i found myself that i am on the internet for saying good things about chocolate cup cakes
so if you haven’t already tried it (including me) then have a go it will be something fun and interesting to do “) or 
cya later then i say hi to peta, tash, darcie and taylor my BFF’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did for my bf and he just love it! (I am on a diet so he eat for me) Approved! hehe
Another variation: I reduced the oil by one half and then melted 1 1/2 tbs of peanut butter in the microwave. I then poured it on top and mixed it a bit to marbelize before cooking. Soo good!
i never knew you could do something like this!
imma try it C:
i love this recipe and i am definitely going to try it .
Okay, but too much egg. Next time will try less egg, more chocolate, and maybe more oil.
thnk thnk
I tried it twice because the first one was a disaster!! =/
I think it may have been the mug I was using. It was a very wide big mug. But the second one I used a smaller mug and it came out alright.
I make some whipped cream with a bit of whisky (couldn’t find the vanilla haha) and topped it with a bunch of fresh strawberries!
i can’t wait 2 try this recipe !
This is so.. good.
Eating it right now as we speak.
Thanks for this recipe!
heyy..this is nice..thnx..i m gng to make this now..
You can add 4 tablespoons of chocolate bits and this is nice too
i have read this and seen this on a show and i was thinking of this cake thing ummmmmm i hope i am going to make it right away
we added some baking powder and instead of cocco we used vannila and it is nicee
The recipe had a too little product but we multiplied it to make it better
We added baking powder because with out it would be the most disgusting thing 
and try vanilla instead of cocoa. 
It looks delicious and it looks so easy! Ahhh i can’t wait!
… i´m going to make this now..
wow
isso da serto??sera?vou tentar!
since i am a nine year old kid i wold love to try this recipe .
i love this cake,its the best cake!
I might have some speling roge.
I warn you, never try this recipe with bananas. I thought, bananas would perfectly fit to the cocoa. So i sliced them into the dough after mixing everything. First: the banana slices have a lesser density than the dough (which, i explain later, was good for me after baking). Second: the dough is not stable anymore. I was lucky that i had a plate under my mug. So after baking, half of the dough was inside the mug and the other half was on the plate. You can not imaging how disgusting this looked. I was so lucky because most of the bananas where on the plate and not in the mug, so i could eat that part without the bananas. And of course it tasted very very good
The part with bananas is now in the trash.
I really liked your post. i’am find to long time with to see it. Thank you for New Knowledge
Just gave it a try…it´s fantastic! Thanks for posting this!
sick thing
it did work out wen i tried it lmao
giiv it a go
I just tried the recipe for the first time and I absolutely love it. I find it’s much tastier when you add chocolate icing to it though =)
it tastes great and it tastes even better with chocolate chips and caramel bits. you should try it sometime. its really good. if you make the cake with out anything in it, no chocolate chips or any other sweets, its actually healthier than plain pancakes. just a fun fact and a comment.
great cake you can use hot chocolate powder
did this cake with melted margine- not oil it turned out great…also used the whole egg. Planing on using this for Mothers Day gift. Did not add glaze for frosting…it is still very tasty.
oh thanks for saying this one i will try this pakka…..
I tried to do and as result, my favorite can broken, I believe, by quit overheating. I recommend to use a medium- ou medium-high power in microwave.
My best regards from Brazil
I found that recipe to be a bit too dry for me so this is what I changed:
3 tbsp flour
5 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cocoa
1 Egg
4 tbsp milk
3 tbsp oil
Coffee liquer or TGIFriday Mudslide or 2 tbsp + instant coffee dissolved
Mix the dry ingredients
Pour in the wet ingredient, mix well
Egg, mix well
Coffee whatever, mix well.
Microwave.
i thought it was ok but there was some problems when i put in the microwave, it exsploded so i had to made another one and that one exploded too so i just ate what was left of it
but it was alright in the end i didnt find out what I was doing wrong but it was ok 
Just made it. Tastes good, but did anyone else’s turn out a bit chewy?
Add orange zest for a change. And a chocolate orange glaze makes it fit for guests.
If you want vanilla instead of chocolate substitute custard powder (ie Birds) for the cocoa.
I have done that several times and also added orange or lemon zest or extract.
I ll hurry to try this recipe !
This is so.. yammy.
Eating it right now as we speak.
Thanks for this recipe!
Best Regards
YUMMY! very very yummy! but what is cake flour, i just used normal flour, but it turned out gooooooood! thankyou
thanks for this recipe its really kool
this really helps and it does realy work thank you lots for this keep up eith the bloges love you all especialy the person who made this blog good bye and god bless you in your life
oh my gosh!! such a good recipe, was totally yummy and nice and quick
definitely recommended 
This cake is awesome! We’ve made it many times and it’s very good. They have multiple different recepies, but this one is the best! I’ve loved from the start!
Thanks
thanks a lot for ur demonstration .Thats working so good.Thanks a lot.
didnt know it actually works!
how to set 100 watt in a microwave
instead of cocoa i used Hershey syrup and instead of an egg i used creme cheese and put green food coloring!
very messy but yummy
thanks<3
omg this has changed my late night snaking forever!!!! my mom used to hate it when i went rumaging through the cabinets at night! now i can have my fill of chocolate without all tha much trouble!! You rock!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
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lol awesome
so many comments:)
are you sure that the mug will not crack….??
that’s brilliant!
talking about quick great chocolate recipes .. check my mars coffee recipe =)
http://wowcoffeebreaker.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-mars-coffee-recipe.html
thank you
Thanks so much for That
I will Try to make it in 5 minutes 
Yum! is very good! made it for my mum with my sister + brother for mothers day and she loved it!
i wonder would it work with cinnimon instead of cocoa…
(correctly spelled it is cacao)
Just tried this…not bad, texture was a bit off…kind of gooey and wet. I added peanut butter though which might have caused that. either way, a nice quick pick me up snack.
It’s also REALLY good if you throw in a handful of chocolate chips.
What?! I can’t believe that worked! Lovely, I used plain flour, but added 1 teaspoon of bicarb. Also added about 1- teaspoons of honey, and melted some chocolates down as I had no cocoa. Wish I had Chocolate spread to put in the middle! (used a measuring jug instead of a mug, nice cake shape)
Thanks heaps!!!
I tried this out ! it was YMMM!
hey thanks for that amazing recipeeeeee i will try that taaaa
Hey, can you make it without the eggs? i haven’t got any
yeah Its really gud I tried it!!
If u want to make for the people who doesn’t eat egg, we should add a cup of hung curd.
Then u will have to make 5 pound cake for them.
they will love it very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SUPERB!!!!!!!!! WAS PERFECT
))) THX A LOT
We positively love this recipe! & its positively Delicious
I dont like it its so ugly jk mmmmmyumi
i loved it my home ech teacher taught us but i lost the recipe but i used this one and got an A……and it was TASTY !!!
its fantastic.brilliant work.thanks.but i am worried u did not give me a share.
woah! amazing recipe! love it.. this is the first time am baking a cake and its come out so well!
I dont get tired of making this for me and my kid! It is awesome!! <3 <3 <3
omg you’re south african too! lol i love stumbling across great websites and then discovering they’re south african
great recipe btw – do you think it would work for a sponge cake too?
baie dankie! Dit is baie lekker!
eheh. czesc daniel. haah. ehe oO
Can i make this with wheat flour instead of cake flour? I like the recipe !
try using margarine or butter instead of oil! it tastes 10x better! but if u have no butter or margarine oil is still good! also try cooking it (oil or no oil) for 2 minutes its really nice when u do tht! ENJOY!
GREAT CAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I made a few substitutes, turned out a bit gummy but still tasty and definitely lighter on the calories & fat!
- used plain white flour (will try wholewheat next time)
- 2 tbsp raw cane sugar instead of 4 (will try agave next time)
- 3 tbsp egg whites instead of 1 egg
- 3 tbsp applesauce instead of oil
I would do this again when I find myself with a chocolate craving that can’t be curbed!
Believe it or not I made a video of myself making one of these cakes…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMOZa1w5CTw
omg this is the coolest thing ever!!!! XD
wow so good weid after tast though but it was my sister who made it so cool
thats so cool… thatcan u teach me another fasest doing cake?
OMG !! I LOVE YOU <3 !!
My boyfriend is just coming home and i burnt the cake i made for him..i just tried this one and it came out wonderful ! thanks.
They are great, but how do you get it out the cup?!
awsome recipe by far the best in the world who knew making or should i say baking a cake could be so easy luv the recipe
a.j
Does it work with “Better for Bread Flour”?
Terrific ^_^
this is a great recipe my daughter maria made it by herself she is 7 . she said “if i could meet dizzy-dee i would thanks to her because she gave me a easy thing to do with my family , i love chocolate 5 minute cake ”
this is amazing for families who have left overs from other sweet thing because this cake contains the most popular things to buy at the supermarket <3 the 5 min cake ….. from jenna
I havent tried it but it looks good.i am going to try this in my toaster. i am looking forward to eatiing this.i am just 11 and i am doing this for my mom so when she comes home she can have a relaxing dessert after dinner.my treat for her.thankz anyway for this idea.
its looking awesome BUT WHICH oven
baking oven or simple oven for to heat things
wow. i am 12 and i trieded that tasty! Gona do it on my mums birthday!
did it ment to be like a jely
omg this is sooooooooo cute and really easy to make
I made it was yumm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! This is really good but my sister made it for me and it is really hot because she thought it said 5 minutes in the microave when it as really 3 minutes!
I only added 1 tablespoon of oil, and tried with chopped marshmallows
chocolate chips are good too xx
this recipe so didnt work. we had sweet tooths and just wanted a sweet little treat but NO this cake sucked! im very bitter now going to wal-mart for some REAL cake psh!
-lots of love. =]
Well it looks yummy. I will try now.Hope it looks n taste as yours.I will surprise them at tea time.
Thanks for showing such easy recipe pl tell how to bake bread of different flavors.
Thanks n Regards.
imade it was ymmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it was a failure it exploded lol:)
It was great, but my husband thought it was too dense. I make it again with another tablespoon of flour and a fourth teaspoon of baking powder. I split that between two mugs–mmmmmmmmmmmmmm and fluffy!
hi me and my mom and my dad think this is a load of shit because my dad is a cake desinger and we will show u a proper cake okay people
I have been making a recipe similar to this for some time but I use regular all purpose flour and 1 tsp. vanilla and be sure to use only vegetable oil, olive oil has another taste and it’s not for chocolate cake. It is also good with 1/2 tsp. of cinnnamon in it. Haven’t tried the chips but will do that next. I keep the dry ingredients in small bags for a quick treat, just add the wet ingedients. I have never had this recipe fail so I am thinking it is the watts of the oven, the altitude, or the attitude of those who failed. LOL. It is a great snack.
I made it today and it turned out beautifully! This recipe is a keeper!
I made it with gluten free flour minutes ago and it turned out beautifully! This recipe is a keeper!
Jordan, stop being such a snobby ****.
The cake was fine.
brilliant but i tried it as plain cake and it was awsomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
good idea but it tastes horrible, i hate the eggy taste but it was fun to make and watch it bake and rise so quickly…
This post is good and here is one my son likes also.He flips and flops between the two..Thanks for the post
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don’t be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
It was really a good experience to make a cake like this, that also in just 5 minutes. wow…….
It looks so cute,
Im trying it,
my micro does-not go over 180′ so i have ti keep for 40min
its ok but it looks tooo good for my small family treat after dinner…………..
My three year old and I make this all the time, we always add a little vanillia, and if we want it gooey we add some chocolate chips about half way through the cook time. He loves to make it, it makes him feel like a bg boy!
Awesome, easy, fun, kids love making this but keep loosing the recipe. We make the mixture and devide it between two mugs. makes enough to serve 4 with some ice cream or fruit and cream.
this is a very wonderful recipe! the first time i made this, i didn’t think it was very chocolatey, so the second time i used chocolate milk instead ofwhite milk. it didn’t help. then i realized our cocoa was pretty old. just a wonderful recipe for my frequent chocolate cravings…
that cake was really dry, next time i shall put something w/ it such a whipped cream but yer it was really awesome to make a cake in a mug! BAHAHAHHAHAHA XD and in the microwave. peace. xx love happy journey/bont/alby luna.
wow first time i tried it damm wasn’t it good. told all my friends da recipe nd dey all loved it. well gonna go make another 1 now.
p.s.thanks agian
hi this procedure worked well so my cake tastes not alot like choclate so if you think your cake tastes bad add some chocolate cream or spread that will make it taste goood
try vanilla instead of cocoa
It worked so far
lets see what my family thinks
this is really great and easy too
haha I ate this for my afternoon tea and it did satify my chocolate craving
thank you
omg yummy!! lol ok its even better if you put a small chunk of cocolate inside ,it melts and wen its done it oozes out
this recipie is amence i use it all the time
mann, dis was osum. i was just on sum oder site but da recepie was so tuf and so much of crackiiilliee stuf 2 by. but over here it was so easy. and much easier with da pics. nice. lol.
It was fun making it….I made it for some of my friends…Haha….though I think I didn`t made it well….Thank you for the recipe ! It was so easy ! \(>w<)/
this totally rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delicouse
Awesome! Pure Genius! U Rock!
I will try this ,looks intresting
I just made this for me and my gf, it was good. 3.5 mins in an 850W microwave, not too dry or moist, just right.
Might use butter instead of oil next time to see what happens.
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Oh my gosh this as AMAZING it took 2 seconds and saved my butt when my dessert failed with 20 guests waiting it took no time I LOVE THIS!
SO GOOD!
I really recommend this, except I made a few changes.
- added another T of oil
- added chocolate chips
- added another T of cocoa
- put it in the microwave for 3 minutes instead of 5 (more moist)
thank you so much for this recipe
This is vile & disgusting! Bla! I guess it doesn’t matter with all the comments no one will ever see mine. What a waste of time, flour, sugar, eggs & cocoa… YUK!
absolutley digustingggg… eeewwwh.
sorry i can make better,,
i cant get the taste ouut!! bllah.
waste of timee.
sorry byee (:
Thanks Looks Quite Nice Im Gonna Try It Soon With My Mum But Were Gonna Use A Salad Bowl Its Gonna Be HUGE!1
omg how rude is that you wouldnt say that i thought it look lovley looking forward to makin it thanks x:)
I just tried the recipe and all was good, the batter tasted nice and everything but I kept it in the microwave for 6 minutes and it smelled burnt. I later realized that some of the portion inside the cake was burnt.
It didnt taste like a regular soft cake but more like a hard brownie.
Undoubtedly it tasted good but was hard and i think next time I am going to try adding some baking powder to it and just keep it in for 3 minutes. Oh and it dint even rise
overall a good experience, will try again tomorrow
Amazing recipe im a girl who loves to bake but with few ingredients this is really simple PLEASE POST more recipes like this I LOVE YOU !!xxxxx
daddy burned my cake but it was nice with custard
well, I tried it on a 750W microwave Oven. You have to do it for longer. Works though
well, I tried it on a 750W microwave Oven. You have to do it for longer. m trying it out even as we speak
I just tried this today. I used self raising flour, skimmed milk, and a drop of vanilla essence. Using a 700 watt mircowave for 3.5mins, it was prefect. Can’t wait for another go.
Oh man, you are quite popular in Poland now
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AAHHHH I NEED AND EGG!
AHHHHH I NEED AND EGG!!!
I WILL NEVER EAT THIS RECIPE AGINE.>:[
Can’t wait to try this it’s looks REALLY nice
(bet it go wrong for me 
.!! )
Can’t wait to try this it’s looks REALLY nice
(bet it go wrong for me 
.!! ) 
it is very easy even my little daughter of 6 years can make it.ha hahaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thats what i feed to my kids for punishment that stuff is terrible im being sarcastic about the kid thing
Well its so good it was so hard thinking all the time what to give my toddlers for school but this yummy cake solved my problem and its so quick for tea time especially when un expected guests arrive
oh! that is marvelous idea! I will definitely try it!!
i am having this for desert 2night
i have allways done my cakes in the micowave the kids love them so light fluffy but ther is one bad thing they done last long they go like house bricks after three day by that time it has gone the kids have eatin it all lol
all you need is to make a nice big cake is
8 oz self rasin flour
8oz butter
6 oz suger
4 eggs
then you put it in to a micowave bowel make sure you butter the bowl then put flour around it so the cake dont stick to the bowel
put it all in to a bowel mix it for 1 min untill light fluffy
put it on for 8 mins in the micowave touch the top to see if its soft and bouncy back then you know its done
ive maked loads cake my kids fav is wamy bamy 4 layer cover in choclate choc buttons
good luck
Wow this is yummmmyyyyeeeee…
me wantey more haha…
ily all, and this yuuuummmmyyyeee cake… haha xx
Ugh. Tasted like rubber. Did not satisfy.
This is HORRIBLE, REALLY DISGUSTING
TRY THIS ONE
http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-Chocolate-Cake/
I made this one and it is perfect. It uses 2tbs whisked egg and also has 3tbs chocolate chips. It is amazing and so much better. This one has too much egg. The instructables recipe also uses vanilla essence.
Please can the admin put this recipe up as it is fantastic so everyone can benefit!
Thanks
Wow this cake was amazinnggg
i did it in 3 mins!, i cut it in half put chocolate icing on it and chocolate buttons Mmmm! Thankkss
I tried this and it was awful! I guess I did something wrong! Will try again. My dog didn’t even like it.
Thanks for the recipe!
i need to no instread of egg wat can i use
this is very cool
A great thing to add is choc chips
oh my! it was a success..now i’m having it for my desert!
)
This is like the best homemade cake ive ever made. but i find it a bit to chocolaty and oily so i added a few less ingredients apart from that it was great i also aded icing suger. It is great for sleepovers and in winter.. YUM IM GUNNA HAVE SOME TONIGHT…
Hi, this recipe is awsome, my friends sister said do u want cake in a mug so she made it but could not be bortherd to do the last one so me and my friend did it we had soo much fun it was worth it it. did it at home they all thought it was great but we put soem choclate drops in it aswell it was amzing i will defentliy be doing it agian :]
the recipe says milk what kind of milk : milk powder or liqued milk please e-mail me with the answer
mohdabuata@yahoo.com
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hi
I TRIED YOUR RECIPE I WOULDNT CALL IT A CAKE. WHEN I TIPPED IT OUT IT WAS JUST CRUMBS IT WAS SO TRY AND CHEWY.
OH WELL YOU TRIED TO PUT UP A GOOD RECIPE, THATS WHAT COUNTS THANKYOU.
AMAZING!!
hey mate,
thanks for putting up the recipe but it was savoury, chewy and half cooked.
hmm i agree with alisha at least you tried to put up a good recipe
cheers, luke rain (:
ah yeeeh looked like a pretty good recipe mate just a few things i should tell you sorry for the bad report but:
1. soggy
2. all fall apart
3. tasted like flour
4.exploded in my microwave
hmm i suggest nobody try it or it might cost you $200
sorry for bad report cheers kye makka
eew i hate your food discusting cant u cook proply
Tastes even better if you add chocolate chips to it!!!!
omg havent tryd it yet but sounds pretty yummy any requests to make mine as yummy as it gets ?
excited to make it 
Tried it 3-4 times. GEts burnt or remaiins undercooked. I use a 750W Oven though. Just can’t seem to get it right
i need to try in
I absolutely LOVE this! It’s easy to make and it’s so tasty. Thanks so much for the recipe!
I am going to make this wonderful cake..
i love this recipe its great and so sexy
dis sound cul…!!! im going to try it….
OMG I did this with a friend, and we used quite small cups. It was the BEST, but the mix went absolutely EVERYWHERe in the microwave. haha
this is amazing. I’ve actually got the munchies now….
Delicious!!! Never thought a microwave could do this! Used a glass measuring cup instead of a ceramic mug, used regular flour, added a lil’ bit of baking powder, sprayed with cooking spray before putting mix in, added warmed hershey’s syrup after. Tastes just like a lava cake! Perfect portion!
Thanx!
insane!!!
i’ll try it right away!
put chocolate chips in it its so good
just made this cake and it was good,put buttermilk in instead of milk and didint have sugar so i used sweet cocoa powder…and added a bit of home made strawberry jam in..and it was really good..a bit of jam on tip and it was perfect and my kids loved making and eating it…:)
hii i made it and it was awsome ( i’m 12 years old ) i baked it for my mom’s b-day
this was the worst cake ever. it smelt like bleach and dog food. we followed the recipe to a T, but still got bad results. ew
WoW ….
What a great tip. I will give it a go!!
I was looking for a quick cake and i made this but i didnt have any coca so i used milo
it was still pretty good then afterwards i sprinkled milo on top 
thanx so much
I didn’t have any eggs so I did a brownie modification and it turned out amazing.
4 TBSP. flour
4 TSBP. brown sugar
2 TSBP. cocoa
2 TSBP. oil
2 TSBP. water
A little pinch of baking powder and a couple drops of vanilla.
Mix together, microwave in a cup on high for 1 minute. It won’t look done but let it sit for five minutes (it keeps cooking outside of the microwave) and it’ll be perfect… just the right measure of fudgy and cakey! And none of that eggy taste.
I mixed up some buttercream icing with about a tablespoon of softened butter, a couple drops of vanilla and enough icing sugar to make it thick and then scraped my brownie out on top of the icing to make a nice upside down brownie and it was incredible. Way better than those thick blobs of sugar and cocoa stores try to pass off as brownies. Now, I’m a pretty decent cook and I’d honestly say that this microwave brownie was a fair substitute. I’d hesitate to use the egg because of the eggy taste, but this was good. Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
I love it, my daughter love it, is very easy and I am age 12
thank you
I love it, my mummy love it, is very easy and she is age 12
thank you
good cake easy quick
Thanks for the yummy recipe! I just made it and it came out tasty and so little time/effort.
we used cake mix instead of baking mix
it was good^^**
try it
thanks for the recipe
That is awesome, I can’t wait to try this and watch it in the microwave! Thanks!
mmmmmm, iit’s yummy! mum let me make it lovlly!
My kids loved it.. this is the first attempt of making a cake… n thanks it worked!! now i have a confidence to try the other cake recipes…
tried it, tasted like crap. im sure i probably cooked it wrong but yeah tasted terrible.
I just tried this on my day off, which is today. I LOVED IT! I highly suggest you don’t lick the spoon you mix with though, tastes horrible that way. After it was finished I loved it. Best with a bit of Whipped Cream on top! I even used Hot Choco Mix for mine, and it tastes just as wonderful. I could have dug out the actual cocoa, but I decided to leave it be. =)
Apparently most of the folks on this list haven’t ever had real cake or they wouldn’t be leaving the comments they are. To me this was a rubbery goo and not cake. I tried adding vanilla and there’s still no improvement on texture and no depth of taste. I won’t be wasting my ingredients again.
Where the crap does the 3 tbsp of oil go? One tbsp is enough. Great amount of oil you’re adding to contribute to obesity. But I’m going to alter it to my taste so it will turn out nicer.
I tried the recipe right now and it tastes wonderful!
But instead of cocoa I put gingerbread spices into it and then covered the ready cake in cranberry jelly.
A delicious autumn dessert!
wow… it taste good and i did it all by my self =)
Can u make a soft centered cake with this recepie
hmmmmm I want the chocolate cake!
Awwwwwwwwsomest sponge cake ever……I made both the chocolate and the vanilla ones and they turned out absolutely perrrrrfect………..grt recipie sharing………way to go………
mmmmm! yummy cake! i left out the egg, and only did two spoons of sugar. i then did one minute at a time and poured over some melted chocolate on top at the end- scrumptious!
wow….i didnt expect this many comments…i was surfin the web for coolio comments and this came up…whoa.
you should try…
this cake is discusting !!!!! (:
My daughter made it at her Girl Guides and the next day she made it for me!! Don’t I have the nicest daughter?? And plus, it was DELICIOUS!!!
the first time i tried this the cake blows up in my face on i had burn marks on my face for a month
here is another recipe i found which is even better, i mixed in chocolate chip and drizzled chocolate sauce over of the batter before nuking it.
ohhhhhhh its awsum!! em gonna try thx
Mix the wet ingredients together before adding to dry ingredients, no eggy taste.
SWEET ZOMBIE THIS IS AMAZING
I couldn’t be bothered to get cake flour at the store, so I just used about 2 1/2-ish tablespoons of regular all-purpose flour, and it turned out fine.
I also used hot cocoa powder instead of cooking cocoa powder. Whipped cream on top = I am a happy woman.
It was really wonderful. We enjoyed the cake..
I just tried this. It’s really quite awesome.
very clever! I’m off to make my mug cake now….
Yum! This is a simple and great recipe
My work doesn’t have a communal kitchen and my shift work is long and dreadful, so I’ll definitely try this and have some fun with it. thanks!
This recipe seems really good, despite its simplicity. Actually, I think that simple is the best way to go when cooking, and this chocolate cake proves my point. Chocolate is one of the most delicious ingredients one can use in a cake, so I am sure that this tastes very well.
Here is a much moister recipe:
4 tbs. all purpose flour
4 tbs. sugar
2 tbs. cocoa powder (no instant chocolate milk mix)
2 tbs. milk
2 tbs. oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix all dry ingredients first
add all wet ingredients next
blend all ingredients together…but do not over mix
put in microwave for 2min
-It should come out more moist and kinda of like a brownie…
laaaaaaaaaaaaaadas . im off to make some CAKE !
nom.
we make this in our common room in sixth from, its actually amasing, and occupies our free periouds
if you put chocolate spread in the bottom of the mug or bowl, its even better.
also great for if you have the munchies…
really good I added some chocolate chips gr8t
I cant WAIT to try it!!!!!
oh and by the way peeps im 10 and my name is ellie
x
Yummyyy!!! I’ve prepared it for my university mates, we have a Monday cake tradition
I added 3 tablespoons grounded almonds and half a banana and it was really tasty! One bowl is good for two people
that idea sounds pretty good ima have to try it as all we have in the offic kitcehn area is a microwave and a kettle
, so cakes up!
Just tried this, and it’s delicious! I drizzled a makeshift soybutter icing over it (I’m allergic to peanuts; you can substitute peanut butter if you’d like.):
1 scant Tbsp. soybutter
approx. 1/4 c. confectioner’s sugar
a splash of vanilla extract
a couple splashes of milk
Tnx really really needed one 4 my teachers birthday it`s really easy to understand even that i`m just only 10 yrs. old <3
i use it in my bakery (carlos baker)
the worst thing iv ever tasted
well i will be trying it cos i wonder how im gona make it im afraid wat might happen any how iam trying rite now ,thanks let me see wat happens.
I made this today and it came out looking like a funky brown pancake. Awesome. ;D I put some raspberry jam on it. Merrherrherr.
Mine turned out dreadful!! I think i overcooked it! Hopefully next time it will turn out better!!
that was fairly simple, I’m gonna go make myself a cake in 5 minutes.
I still don’t think it will beat my grandmas chocolate cake, but I’ll have to settle for now.
I would not have believed I could make a little cake in 5 minutes! We brought my mother-in-law over for her birthday and made these individual cakes. Made a quick chocolate icing that we poured hot over the turned-out cakes – yum! Thank you!
this was a awesome cake. It turned out really well and i am also looking for someone to love . i am hot!!!!
tried this with pancake mix replacing the cake flour (thats all i had that was close) and milo powder replacing cocoa. tried the recipe in a bowl and it turned out yummy!! maybe i should have cut down on the sugar though since milo is already sweet.
tryed it it worked i didnt even use coco i used cholatlote milk powder im only 12 and i could do it
epic fail but mine was out okay my friend was really floury and burnt we did use a cooker and a frying pan so funnnnny
wow love it. my children can make it too
This cake was delicious i just loved it plus it was mouth watering!
i don’t have microwave wat shall i do?
omg soooootasty delicious
this is amazing lol
it is good with chocolate you can add some chocolate chips but it is also good without the chocolate and insteed ad some lemon juice or a splash of vanilla
I’m stuck in China with only a microwave to cook in. Normally I don’t mind, but once in a while I just die for something ‘nice’ to eat- this is lovely…and simple enough for coping when you have almost nothing to cook with…thanks!
Can I use hot chocolate mix?
cool cake. different times to bake in different microwaves. the first time i baked it, i over-cooked it and it got burned. the second time i did, i put it in for less time
YUMM!!!
Tariku, you can.
Hi,
its a good dish and simple too but i had one question can i use essence in it to make it yummy……!!!!!!!!
will try!!!!!!!!!
i’m sorry but this is awful, i don’t know what you all are making but this is really really bad. very gelatinous and eggy. doesn’t taste anything like chocolate, least of all chocolate cake. smells like egg too. the mug brownie is superior
MMMMMMMMM yummy
It’s better then i thought!
These look amazing. I’m so excited about this recipe! These were really good and incredibly fast and easy to make! Nice recipe of chocolate. ! I have tried this chocolate. I’ve been telling everyone about Healthy Chocolate It’s all natural, diabetic friendly, promotes weight loss and tastes awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Great idea, creative and fast. Thank you!
Had this cupcake for the first time in over a year. It’s still delicious!
ithink it was okay
it works. my mom didn’t trust it, but I did it. And everybody in my house love it! super simple and delicious!! thanks for the recipe!
I love this recipe/cake/something! I never really liked sweet cakes (this cake turned a a little bitter). It’s awesome!!!
A cake in a CUPple of minutes.. ahhh ;D
what is the difference between cake flour and plain flour?
i added chopped cashews and dried raisins
If you are looking for a real cake, try something else. But if you are looking for something quick to make, fun and cheap, then you are on the right page !
The cake is very spongy at the end, plan something to drink with. Of course there is no crust (microwave cooking), but it’s worth the effort to make it, it’s eatable, even good, and you can probably adapt that recipe in countless different ways, even salted (with vegetables, meat…).
hi um can i use this to make cupcakes?
@tariku – some people have tried hot chocolate mix, but I cannot confirm / deny if this will work
@ Shannie perhaps have a look at my post about cake flour
@ daniella I haven’t tested this in a normal oven
I tryed this and it is nasty
Substituting hot chocolate powder and all purpose flour was a complete disaster! I should have stuck to the recipe. Maybe the all purpose flour would’ve have worked but the hot chocolate powder completely butchered it.
Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t that bad with chocolate frosting n some milk. But the point is that it wasn’t THAT BAD -> meaning it was bad somewhat. I say stick to the recipe by buying the recipe ingredients rather than wasting different ones. You will be happy you did so.
Not bad! As far as microwave cake goes, anyway. Reminded me of those Shiriff Pudding cakes, without the pudding. Not something I’d choose over real cake, but if I was having a major chocolate craving it would do in a pinch.
I don’t know if i did it wrong but it tasted like **** haha.
I made it but it did not puff and I made it for 7 mins. ^^ and I used Milo.
Does anyone know how to make this cake have less of a chewy gelatinous texture? I need a more crumbly cake.
OMG I JUST MADE THIS AND IT IS PURE SEXYNESS!! YOU ARE A DOG
great speedy recipe for when you have an unexpected chocolate craving. i will make this again and often
Oh boy this didn’t end well. Tasted like gross microwaved chocolate eggs. Maybe I did something wrong but I was NOTTTTT pleased.
Hi i got so addicted to the cake mixture i ate atleast half before it was cooked and forgot to do half the time so it was jet black and it tasted horible now that i don’t eat so much of the mixture it is beautiful lovely words can’t describe Thank you so much
Oh that is so yummy i wanna try to bake it how it looks like in my own way..easy and fast to cook and then eating time!!!
hi
As I was looking in this site I was really amazed that the cake was only baked in just 5 mins. It’s really awesome. I’m gonna try this one……
And I think this site has the most comments I’ve seen
Its good
this is awesome i tried as soon as i saw it it worked okay
it spills over the top more then it should but we were using a small mug
It tasts pretty good but it took us 3 tries to get it delicious
we also used milo instead of cocoa and it tasted cool
Thanx for this awesome recipe
hope to see some more
Just mad one Chocolate cup cake .. How nice
Mmmm
wow…!!
thanx…………i made this……awesome yaar..!.
thanx…………………………..
i love it
My Boyfriend and i r sitting down watching a romantic film eating a five minute cup cake!!! YUM!
this is so awesome! im a college student in north texas and had some late night munchies that this was the best cure for! hahah now i know what to make for my guy friends who bug me for food at 3am
I modified it by switching the cocoa and the flour (4 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp flour) because the original wasn’t chocolate-y enough for me. Turned out pretty yummy!
LOL! I LOVE CAKE SO MUCH x <3 x
Great thanks really good fun to do with kids and tastes great too!!!
this is fantaby dosy and it is really nice. i have done this now about 2 times it is yummmmmy
I made this in a huge mug and quadrupled the recipe my family loved it and it is great for the environment
did i say environment i meant valentines
Its GREAT, I want a snack in 5 minutes and I get it! I make it ALL the time but I’m only 11
i tried a different recipe once, and it stunk. probably cuz i microwaved it for 2 times the right amount… i am going to try this! if only my sister would cooperate…
OMG!!!!! i tried this, and i nearly fainted it was soooo good! i LOVE this recipe and its simplicity! i will DEFINITELY make this again!
yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Cooked this last night.
My one turned out perfect, didn’t taste as nice as I’d hoped though.
Make sure to use a reasonably big cup… My boyfriends one kind of exploded and engulfed the cup. It literally looked like he’d taken a sh*t in a cup. -_-
kool way to bake
Tried this recipe but with a twist… we added Oreos and after it was done put chocolate frosting on top. DELICIOUS!
looks like dog shit tastes like heaven
Could be better…
personaly it isnt the same as moms old fasion choclate cake it was dence and bitter
but it was good on short notice
i made it again and substituted cocoa poder for hot cocoa mix powder and no egg a drip of watter instead!
worth the trials in the end…
This Cake Tastes Better Than Sex!
(my boyfriend x)
Sorry Lloyd!
Filled a hole while I wait for my curry to cook – thanks! Needed some wet with it though, if only I was’t too lazy to make custard – evaporated milk just didn’t do it justice
wow i am going to do this for a muniey.
and wow it must be a relly good recipe thanks
hannah stirling
just making it now lol XD
this is really gross
it looks cool when it starts 2 rise lol
Looks beautyyy, thanks for the tip
I have found an even better way to make these cakes -
more or less the same – barr one special extra Ingredient.
4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons oil
1 Mug
2 Bags of Weed – about a 1/4
Secret extra Ingredients- bit of weed, just trying them now – will let you know how it tastes
i ate it last night and it was nom nom nom nom nom lol thnx for da recipie XD
this is really good, i was thinking of doing this for my school work and i said i will make loads of em! :L
anybody tried the same but sponge cake??? just change the coco powder to more flour
Loveeeee ittttttttt! Yum Yum Yummm!!!
WOW ! we made themm as buns & they were HUGE!!yummy yummy in my tummy! we did double and they overflowed:) lol.
i just made that shit and its disgusting. like seriously ewwww
Yumm but make sure you mix well!! The bottom of mine was all gross and mushy!
I made this a few months ago and it was awful. I’ll eat almost anything that I cook, but I couldn’t finish it. It was very dry and bitter. I am going to try making it again with some of the ingredients altered.
thought i’d be cool and comment,
this recipe is so great, i needed a last minute cake for my friends birthday and hey, it was no masterpiece, but it sure tasted good!(-:
it looks good but
tastes very bad
Substituted pancake mix for flour, used 2 egg yolks, brown sugar, nestle’s coco. Coat cup with margarine, put brown sugar and nuts in bottom.
Oh, also mix the liquids until foamy. It was good and not rubbery.
Conversion chart that may help some people
1 UK pint is about 6 dl
1 UK liquid oz is 0.96 US liquid oz.
1 pint = 570 ml = 20 fl oz
1 breakfast cup = 10 fl oz = 1/2 pint
1 tea cup = 1/3 pint
1 tablespoon = 15 ml
1 dessertspoon = 10 ml
1 teaspoon = 5 ml = 1/3 tablespoon
well im about to try it and man do i hope its good and reading most of the comments it sounds good
me happy
tight yal now i can make chocolate cake behind my parents backs! wwwwoooooooo
This was sooo nasty:( I was soooooo excited too!;/
MMMMMMM……..to the max! GOOD IDEAS! ze cake tastes amazzing!
Works
PS
If you’re having trouble with it rising and “invading your microwave oven”, you might be adding too much sugar.
I Love Red Velvet Cakes And Mostly Chocolate To
i tried this cake and it turned out dry. i added cinnamon instead of cocoa, maybe that’s what went wrong?
I added a hershey’s nugget in the middle of the batter before microwaving. It melted to a yummy goo….. so good!
I just made this cake and WOW!!! It just puffed up rite in front of my eyes, YAY!!!!!!
Thanks a ton for the recipe!!!!
I just made this with wheat flour and also mixed in some semi-sweet chocolate chips… Yum!
you should put some whipcream on top so that it looks like hot chocolate, but good anyways. :A
This is a great idea, but the recipe in my opinion is average. I was disappointed with the taste
I saw DD on my browsing tab and thought how did I get on the Dunkin’ Donuts website?
its good cause there pictures
(^^^) :42:
This stuff is AMAZING! We make it all the time, and it takes almost no effort!
wow! this was superb.. i tried it.. but did not cum so very good as u did
You should make sure there isnt any metal in your mugs before you place it in the microwave
“You should make sure there isnt any metal in your mugs before you place it in the microwave” Well no shait… make sure you and your friends don’t get inside the microwave while it is cooking, either. And, don’t eat the glass or ceramic mug while you’re at it.
Hi made this today, thought its quick and was feeling something sweet. thought 4 tbs sugar is 2 much so cut it down to 2, BIG MISTAKE lol!!!! everything was nice about it, texture, moist bit fluffy shame i actually messed it up. Men and instructions… haha.
Didn’t have Cocoa Powder or Cake Flour, so I used All-Purpose flour (only 3 1/2 tbps), almond extract, and vanilla extract. Put it in a durable plastic container for 3 minutes. I was a little scared when it came out, but it turned out alright. Probably won’t make it for a while though due to all the sugar.
So.. mine turned out hard as a rock. I did just what it said to do..
So depressing. Now I will go out and buy some pre-made chocolate cake..
My husband makes this but he uses angel food cake mix and a box of any flavor of cake mix, mixes them together with 2 1/2 tablespoons of waters and microwaves them for a minute in a mug and all that. It’s just another short cut to the short cut way of making these, but they are wonderful!
best thing ever made breakfeast in bed for mothers day and this went great for dessert
Got bored and tried it to see if it was any good. I feel a little sick and i didn’t add enough chocolate powder or sugar LOL
I make cookies and cream it was delicious but it is bad because it’s hard hmmp
Delicious! Now, this cake is my favourite cake!
My friend Abigail and I tried this yesterday. It didn’t look as good as it does in your picture, but my goodness it tastes great! Whoever came up with this idea is a genius and the idol of every hungry college student across the globe.
yummmmmmm that was great thanks for the recipe…
ITS JST AWESOME..!!! thanx for such a WONDERFUL n DELICIOUS recipe….!!
<3
Yummy!I’m very interesting to make various kind of cakes but i don’t exactly know how to do it.Thanks for sharing this way.
Love this cake… so easy… I didn’t have cocoa powder, so i used 1 pkg of swiss mix hot cocoa mix, and it came out yummy.. ty for posting this..
Love this cake… so easy… I didn’t have cocoa powder, so i used 1 pkg of Swiss Miss
hot cocoa mix, and it came out yummy.. ty for posting this..
So yum after cooking put melted choc on top really nice yummy wil make it everyday thanks.
Sorry, but it sucked. The cake went hard after 30 seconds and was quite literally uneatable. Not even nearly enough cocoa powder to make it taste like chocolate cake. 0/5 rating.
this cake is very nice! instead of putting cocoa powder, i put Milo because i didnt have any, but it taste really good!
thankyou
well,i followed the directions and ingredients but it was very dry and went hard after some time…wat do u do to make it a bit more moist???
i am so excited to make a cake for the first time. very ice, thanks for this.
Worked really well, I used melted butter instead of oil, doubled the cocoa powder, next time I might triple it, and made it in a bowl and I may have overdone the milk, I didn’t measure it. I also whisked it really hard. Came out a cute half round steamed cake, it was dense but very moist and didn’t turn hard as I was expecting.
does it realy work?
omg i tried it was yummy i cud tast the oil,with is probly not normall! so i put so whiped cream on top and it was…DELICIOUS! i will make 100000000000000 time’s its sooooooo nice thanx for posting the recipe u saved my life!
i put nesquick in stead of cocoa powder n it was delicious so i guess u dont have to us cocoa powder u just us chocolat powder!
my grandson loves making this cake for our dessert I make the custard.
Adding 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips helps to make it moist
Congratulations, this recipe is amazing, I prepare and if you let me I will post on my blogs. Thanks.
Fun to make with the kids but almost inedible, sorry. Maybe if we’d had real cocoa instead of hot chocolate mix…
what oil do you use?
dont use egg, makes it less rubery
and use a little bit of coconut oil, it helps make it moist
I just made this using my microwave ( no idea what the wattage is) with regular canola oil and regular Fry’s cocoa with heaving teaspoons. Should have added chocolate chips but I didn’t have any. All and All, I had a craving, I made it in under 5 minutes, and it was decently good. Cute recipe, loads of quick fun. decent.
instead of cooking it for 3mins cook it for 1min 45sec and when you tip it upside down it comes out with a chocolate sauce on top. it tastes better like that
it really words, my girls really like the cake
wow…. i tried it and the result was really awesum!!! iwould recommend every1 to try it once….. believe me this recipe realy works….
wow it turned i am eating one right now! i made mine in a bowl. yummmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a cake man !!! I just tried and it came so so awesome n it was so easy to make …. Thanks a lot
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Well I am lazy so it gonna work for me yeah.Thnx wateva
well i will be trying it cos i wonder how im gona make it im afraid wat might happen any how iam trying rite now ,thanks let me see wat happens.
OMG I had 2 print out 292 pages just for this recipie bucause theres soooo many commments!!!! AAAAGGGHH!!!!!
niccee
Being a “starving university student” with a cake craving, I made this recipe with what I had in my kitchen — hot chocolate mix (unsweetened Cocoa camino brand,) almond milk, and Starbucks Vanilla Via (because I didn’t have any sugar and there’s LOTS in that.) It turned out so friggin’ good and rich, I had to share with my roommates because I couldn’t even handle the awesomeness. Thanks for the post, I will definitely be making this again!
Nice recipe, quick and easy
However
-the amount of oil is way too much. could use half of that.
-definetly needs more sugar!!! isnt sweet enough
-if you take it out the microwave after 2-2.5min its already done (and less dry!)
tastes great Eat with ice cream and nuts
it rocks dude…thnx….
THANX ALOT!
THIS WAS AMAZING! I AM SO THANKFUL, SRSLY! Thanx A loads sis.
Tho this was mi first tym it was kinda, idk, not soo yummy, but it was god and i for-the-first-time had ALL the ingredients!
Once Again, Thanx! I am really thankful, and looking forward to other recipes, i hope they’re as easy, and tasty as this one! =] <3 <3 <3
When I read the title I thought that there must have been a catch! “You cannot make chocolate cake in 5 minutes!.
But wow, that is clever indeed. And as it will still be warm, maybe a nice dollop of vanilla ice cream on top?
I tried this… My cack was awesome… Many thanks for sharing such a simple receipe… I didn’t use egg and instead of oil, I have used butter. I backed the cack in cack tin instead of mug. The cack was finely shaped and perfect chocolate cack. I loved it.
Cake amazing. Thank you very much for a recipe.
XD i have made 5 minute vanile cake!!
i hope it tastes good!
btw: used instead of cocoa vanile sugar!
This really isn’t doing me any favours. The last thing my waistline needs is a quicker way to get hold of chocolate cakes….
In fairness though, it is delicious and if you can’t indulge yourself from time to time what on earth are we doing here in the first place…