Chocolate Orange Zest Sensation Mug Cake

Name: Chocolate Orange Zest Sensation Mug Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons whole milk; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest; A pinch of salt (about 1/16 teaspoon); 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

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This moist and decadent Chocolate Orange Zest Sensation Mug Cake combines the richness of dark chocolate with the brightness of orange zest, all in a matter of minutes. With a hint of vanilla and a crunchy texture from the chocolate chips, this treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Why I Love This Chocolate Orange Mug Cake

Want to know why this cake is so special?

I didn’t think a cake made this fast could taste good. But wow, was I wrong! It tastes just like those chocolate orange candies from the store – but better because it’s warm and fresh.

What I really like is that it’s hard to mess up. I’ve made this cake when I’m super tired, and it still turns out great.

You can make it sweeter by adding more chocolate chips. Or add extra orange zest if you love that citrus taste.

The best thing? You don’t need to be good at baking. If you can use measuring spoons and a microwave, you can make this cake!

Chocolate Orange Zest Sensation Mug Cake

Here’s What You’ll Need

Let me show you what you need. You probably have most of this stuff in your kitchen:

For the cake:

4 spoons of regular flour
3 spoons of milk
3 spoons of sugar
2 spoons of vegetable oil
2 spoons of cocoa powder
1/2 spoon of vanilla
A tiny bit of baking powder
1/2 spoon of orange zest
A tiny pinch of salt
2 spoons of chocolate chips

You only need three things to make it:

A big microwave-safe mug
A fork or whisk
Measuring spoons

Let’s Make This Chocolate Orange Sensation Together!

I’ll show you how to make it, step by step:

Get your mug. Put in the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix them up well. This stops the cocoa from getting lumpy.
Now for the fun stuff! Add the orange zest, vanilla, milk, and oil.

Here’s a tip: Add the wet stuff last. It makes mixing much easier!

Stir until it looks smooth, like cake batter.
Now add the chocolate chips. I like to save a few to put on top. They make yummy melty spots in the cake!
Put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Your kitchen will smell amazing!

Watch your cake while it cooks. Some microwaves cook faster than others.

The hardest part? Waiting one minute before eating! I know it’s hard, but you don’t want to burn your tongue.

Making It Extra Special

Want to make your cake even better? Here’s what I do:

Put a scoop of ice cream on top of the warm cake. It’s so good when the ice cream starts to melt!

Sometimes I mix powdered sugar and orange juice to make a sweet topping.

Or just add some whipped cream on top.

I love having this cake with coffee on quiet evenings at home.

Common Questions I Get

Can I make this without milk?

Yes! Try almond milk instead. It works great!

What if I don’t have orange zest?

o problem! You can make it without it for a regular chocolate cake. Or try lemon zest for something different.

My cake is too dry!

Cook it for less time. Try 15 seconds less. Each microwave is different, so you might need to try a few times to get it just right.

Final Thoughts on This Chocolate Orange Sensation

This little cake has made me happy so many times!

It’s perfect when you want something sweet but don’t want to bake a big cake. The orange makes it taste fancy, but it’s so easy to make.

Try it yourself! I bet you’ll love it as much as I do. Let me know how yours turns out!