Cake in 5 minutes

Here’s a 5-minute cake you can make in the microwave 🍰
(No oven, no mixer.)

5-Minute Mug Cake (Serves 1)

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (skip for plain/vanilla)
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp oil (or melted butter)
• ¼ tsp vanilla essence (optional)

Steps

1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix all dry ingredients.
2. Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth (no lumps).
3. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds.
4. Let it rest 1 minute. Done!

Optional toppings

• Chocolate chips before cooking
• Nutella or peanut butter in the center
• Powdered sugar or ice cream on top 😋

Want eggless, banana, or chocolate lava version?