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Chocolate cinnamon sugar mug cake finished in terracotta mug with steam

Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Mug Cake – 3 Minutes to Sweet Heaven

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  • Author: Emma Brookstone
  • Prep Time: 2
  • Cook Time: 90 seconds
  • Total Time: 3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulgent chocolate cinnamon sugar mug cake ready in just 3 minutes. Perfect single-serving dessert combining rich chocolate with warming cinnamon spice.


Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

3 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for cinnamon mixture)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Instructions

1. Mix cinnamon and sugar in small bowl, set aside half for topping

2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in microwave-safe mug

3. Whisk in milk, oil, and vanilla until just combined

4. Swirl in half the cinnamon sugar mixture

5. Top with remaining cinnamon sugar and chocolate chips

6. Microwave 60-90 seconds until cake springs back when touched

7. Cool 1 minute before serving


Notes

Cooking time varies by microwave wattage – start with 60 seconds

Don’t overcook to avoid rubbery texture

Store leftovers covered for up to 2 days

Can substitute oil with melted butter for richer flavor


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug cake
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg