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Chocolate Jar Cake

Chocolate Jar Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to an 8 oz glass jar. Whisk with a fork until evenly combined.
  2. Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains at the bottom. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
  3. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds, until the cake has puffed and the center appears just set. Rest 30 seconds, then top with ice cream and serve warm from the jar.

Notes

Microwave wattages vary widely, so start with 60 seconds and check. The cake will continue to cook a little after you pull it out. If the center is still very jiggly, microwave in 10-second bursts until it looks set but shiny.