The chocolate orange mug cake is a decedent, quick, and single-serving dessert that you can make in a few minutes with just a handful of ingredients. All you need to do is mix all the ingredients in a microwave-safe mug and pop it in the microwave for a short time. Tada! Your dessert is ready.
About This Recipe
A chocolate orange mug cake is moist, rich, and chocolatey with a bright and zesty flavor of oranges. It will satisfy your sweet tooth fast! There’s no need to wait an hour for a piece of chocolate cake. It’s a single-serving cake that is cooked in a mug in the microwave. Add a little orange zest or a small amount of orange juice to give it a delightful citrus flavor.
Why You Will Love Chocolate Orange Mug Cake
- Easy to make: Unlike traditional cakes that require a long baking time, this chocolate orange mug cake can be prepared and cooked in under 5 minutes! It’s perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to wait too long.
- Simple ingredients: This chocolate orange mug cake typically requires common pantry ingredients such as cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and milk. It’s a simple and fuss-free dessert that anyone can make.
- Single serving: Mug cakes are individual-sized desserts, allowing you to enjoy a taste of indulgence without spending the time to bake an entire cake.
- Customizable: You customize your mug cake with various add-ins and toppings to make it even more delicious.
What do You need to Make a Chocolate Orange Mug Cake?
- Flour: I used all-purpose flour for this recipe.
- Baking powder: Baking powder ensures that your mug cake rises and fluffs.
- Milk: You can use dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Vegetable oil: The oil in the recipe helps to moisturize the texture of the cake.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness and moisture to the mug cake.
- Cocoa powder: Use high-quality unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla adds sweetness and flavor.
- Salt: Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Orange zest & juice: This mug cake is flavored with orange zest and a small amount of orange juice. The orange adds a refreshing and tangy twist to the rich chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate chips: Adding chocolate chips to the chocolate orange mug cake is a fantastic idea! As the mug cake cooks, the chocolate chips will melt slightly, creating pockets of gooey goodness!
How to Make Chocolate Orange Mug Cake
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the orange juice, orange zest, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Whisk until the batter is smooth and has no lumps. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Cook in the microwave for about 70-90 seconds until the mug cake batter is just set. The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s power, so keep an eye on it.
- Carefully remove the mug from the microwave and let it cool for a minute or two.
- Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top and serve with a slice of orange.
- Dig in and enjoy your chocolate orange mug cake!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 2
Add the orange juice, orange zest, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Whisk until the batter is smooth and has no lumps. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
Step 3
Cook in the microwave for about 70-90 seconds until the mug cake batter is just set. The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's power, so keep an eye on it.
Step 4
Carefully remove the mug from the microwave and let it cool for a minute or two. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top and serve with a slice of orange. Dig in and enjoy your chocolate orange mug cake!
