Chocolate Mug Cake in Air Fryer Recipe
The chocolate mug cake is rich, moist, and indulgent with a deep cocoa flavor. The air fryer gives it a slightly crisp crust while keeping the inside fluffy and soft. It's the perfect balance between a classic cake and a gooey chocolate treat.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
- pinch Salt
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (or butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Optional: Chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Mug: Grease the inside of a microwave-safe mug with oil or butter to prevent the cake from sticking. Ensure the mug fits comfortably inside the air fryer basket.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined. This ensures an even texture throughout the cake.
- Add Wet Ingredients:Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter. Make sure there are no lumps, and feel free to fold in chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.
- Transfer to Mug: Pour the batter into the prepared mug, filling it about halfway to leave room for the cake to rise. Overfilling the mug could lead to spillage as the cake bakes.
- Air Fry the Cake: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the mug in the air fryer basket and cook for 5-7 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool and Serve: Let the mug cake cool for a couple of minutes before eating, as it will be hot. Enjoy your freshly baked, moist chocolate mug cake!
Notes
This Chocolate Mug Cake in Air Fryer is a quick and simple dessert perfect for when you're craving something sweet but don't want to spend much time baking. Using basic ingredients, it takes less than 10 minutes from prep to serving, with the air fryer creating a moist cake with a slightly crisp exterior. Ideal for single servings and portion control.