If you want a super soft cake that takes about 5 minutes and melts in your mouth, this is one of the easiest recipes. 🍰
5-Minute Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake (Microwave)
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cake)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until smooth.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla, mix well.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa (if using). Mix until smooth with no lumps.
- Microwave on high for 1½–2 minutes depending on your microwave power.
- Let it rest 1 minute. The cake becomes softer and fluffier.
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruit 🍓
Quick Tip
For an extra melt-in-your-mouth texture, poke a few holes in the warm cake and pour 1–2 tbsp warm milk mixed with a little sugar over it.
If you want, I can also show:
- The famous 5-minute blender cake (even softer)
- 3-ingredient emergency cake
- No-egg 5-minute cake.
