We took our favorite decadent flourless chocolate cake and gave it a fast and easy twist - no baking required! Forget heating up the oven, because this cake can be made in a matter of minutes, and it's all done in the microwave. If you're inspired by this, then you have to check out our other delicious microwave mug cake recipe ideas.

Flourless Microwaveable Chocolate Mug Cakes
Adapted from America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
   
   2 tablespoons unsalted butter
   
   1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
   
   1 egg
   
   2 tablespoons granulated sugar
   
   1/8 teaspoon salt
   
   1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
   
   Confectioners' sugar and fresh berries, for garnish

Directions

1. Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips for later. Melt the remaining chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes or until it's completely melted. Add the butter and vanilla extract, and keep mixing until it's thoroughly melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly.


2. Whisk egg, then gradually add in granulated sugar and salt and whisk until it becomes thick and pale yellow, about 5 minutes. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture, then sift cocoa powder over top. Gently fold mixtures together until no streaks remain. Finally fold in remaining chocolate chips.


3. Divide batter between 2 mugs. Microwave until tops are just firm to touch and centers are gooey when pierced with toothpick, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove mugs from the microwave (use a towel or oven mitt). Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve warm with berries.

Information Category Desserts, Cake Cuisine North American Yield 2 chocolate cakes