Cake – 5 minutes

This 5-minute cake is a super quick microwave dessert that is soft, fluffy, and perfect when you want cake instantly without baking.

⏱️ Prep Time

2 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time

3 minutes

⏱️ Total Time

5 minutes

🍳 Equipment

• Microwave-safe mug or bowl
• Spoon
• Microwave

🥣 Ingredients

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cake)
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp oil or melted butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

📝 Ingredient Notes

• Cocoa powder makes it chocolate flavor
• Oil keeps cake soft and moist
• Do not overfill the mug (it rises while cooking)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a mug
2. Add milk, oil, and vanilla
3. Stir until smooth batter forms
4. Microwave for 2–3 minutes
5. Let it cool for 1 minute
6. Enjoy directly from the mug

📊 Nutrition Facts (approx)

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sugar: 25g

💡 Tips

• Don’t overcook or cake becomes dry
• Mix well to avoid flour lumps
• Add chocolate chips for extra richness
• Use a large mug to prevent overflow

🔄 Variations

• 🍫 Chocolate version (add extra cocoa)
• 🍓 Strawberry version (add jam or puree)
• 🍌 Banana version (add mashed banana)
• 🍯 Honey cake version (replace sugar with honey)