Mug Cake

This quick, high-protein chocolate cake is mixed and cooked right in a mug—perfect when you want a warm dessert without making an entire batch.

A QUICK NOTE

Microwave strength and mug size can change the cook time. Start with the shorter timing and let the cake rest before adding more—the center will continue to set, while the outside can dry out quickly.

YIELD & COOK TIME

Yield: 1 mug cake

Microwave: approximately 45–50 seconds total, plus 1–2 minutes to rest

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 scoop Chocolate Brownie protein powder

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp whole-wheat flour

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• 2 tbsp zero-sugar vanilla Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp Fairlife fat-free milk

• 1 tbsp sugar-free syrup

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: chocolate chips or other toppings

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add all ingredients to a microwave-safe mug and mix thoroughly until smooth. The batter should resemble thick brownie batter.

2. Microwave for 35 seconds.

3. Microwave for an additional 10 seconds.

4. Check the center. If it is still too runny, microwave for another 5 seconds.

5. Let the cake rest for 1–2 minutes before eating. It will continue to set as it rests.

APPROXIMATE MACROS (ENTIRE MUG CAKE):

• Calories: 166

• Protein: 27 g

• Carbohydrates: 16 g

• Fat: 1.5 g

Macros do not include optional toppings and may vary slightly depending on the exact flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, and sugar-free syrup used.