Description
A delicious and easy recipe for smores mug cake that you’ll love making at home. Ready in just 60 seconds, no need for a bonfire when you can create this gooey, chocolatey delight using your microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
- Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients – In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined with no lumps
- Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients – Pour in milk and vegetable oil, stirring until the batter is smooth and no dry streaks remain
- Step 3: Fold in Chocolate – Gently fold in chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter
- Step 4: Add Toppings – Top with mini marshmallows and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the surface
- Step 5: Microwave – Microwave on high for 60 seconds, watching carefully to prevent overflow
- Step 6: Cool and Serve – Let cool for 1 minute before enjoying, optionally adding more toppings
Notes
- Use a large mug to prevent overflow – the cake will rise significantly during cooking
- Don’t overmix the batter – gentle stirring prevents a tough, rubbery texture
- Watch through the microwave window – stop immediately if the cake starts overflowing
- Let it cool slightly before eating – the marshmallows will be extremely hot
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: smores mug cake, recipe, homemade, microwave dessert, quick dessert, single serving