5-Minute Cake (Microwave)
Ingredients
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cake)
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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3 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or melted butter)
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients
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In a microwave-safe mug or bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Add wet ingredients
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Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth (no lumps).
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Microwave
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Cook on high for 60–90 seconds (time varies by microwave).
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Cake should rise and set but stay moist.
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Cool & enjoy
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Let sit 1 minute before eating.
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Optional Toppings
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Powdered sugar
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Chocolate chips
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Ice cream
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Whipped cream
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Peanut butter drizzle
Variations
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Vanilla cake: Skip cocoa powder, add 1 extra tbsp flour
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Chocolate chip cake: Add 1 tbsp chocolate chips
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Mug brownie: Use 1 tbsp less flour for a fudgier texture
💡 Tip: Don’t overcook—microwave cakes continue to cook as they cool.
If you want, I can also give you a 5-minute oven cake, eggless version, or 5-minute mug cheesecake.