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Air Fryer Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

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Enjoy a quick and delightful single-serving Air Fryer Chocolate Mug Cake, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without eggs or butter. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and cooks in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for a speedy dessert treat that’s moist, rich, and effortlessly delicious.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons self-raising flour *
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Additional

  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 170°C (340°F) to prepare it for baking the mug cake.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a mug, combine self-raising flour, sugar, and cocoa powder thoroughly.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in vanilla extract, sunflower oil, and milk; stir the mixture until smooth and well combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently incorporate the chocolate chips into the batter for added bursts of chocolate flavor.
  5. Air fry the cake: Place the mug carefully into the air fryer basket and cook at 170°C (340°F) for 14-16 minutes.
  6. Check doneness: Use a toothpick or skewer to test the cake’s center. If it comes out with wet batter, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake: With oven mitts, remove the hot mug, allowing it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve: Optionally add ice cream or your favorite topping and enjoy your warm, chocolaty dessert.

Notes

  • To substitute self-raising flour, mix 3 tablespoons plain flour with ½ teaspoon baking powder.
  • This recipe is egg-free and butter-free, making it suitable for simpler dietary needs.
  • Be careful when removing the mug as it will be hot after air frying.
  • You can customize by adding nuts or different chocolate chips according to preference.