Air Fryer Chocolate Cake - You'll never want to cook a cake in your oven again! The air fryer is great for cooking individual-sized cakes.
Baking in the air fryer is so fun and easy like this chocolate cake recipe. The trick to baking in air fryers is using smaller oven-safe dishes to fit in the air fryer. I just really love these individual cake kits for one person and wanted to tell the World that you can bake a cake in your air fryer! 🙂
The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, Air Fryer Turkey Breast, Air Fryer Turkey Burgers, and Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
I looked everywhere for this cake mix from Duncan Hines and couldn't find it anywhere so I just decided to make my own chocolate cake. This recipe was shared back in 2018 and that company probably no longer makes the single-serving cakes.
I love learning new tricks and tips in my air fryer and this one is definitely a keeper.
Ingredients Needed
- All-purpose flour is a versatile type of flour that is commonly used in baking. It is made from a blend of hard and soft wheat and has a moderate protein content.
- Granulated sugar also known as white sugar, is a common type of sugar used in baking and cooking. It is made from sugarcane or sugar beets and is refined to remove impurities.
- Baking powder is a leavening agent commonly used in baking. It is a mixture of baking soda, cream of tartar, and sometimes cornstarch.
- Milk - Dairy does not like me at all so I go for a lactose free milk such as Fairlife. It also has more protein in it.
- Egg - Always use large eggs.
- Vegetable oil - Melted butter can also be used.
- Vanilla extract - It is made by macerating and soaking vanilla beans in a mixture of water and Vodka. Use a good pure vanilla instead of the imitation vanilla extract.
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray - to oil the ramekin
- See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Chocolate Cake in the Air Fryer
Step 1: In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the mug and stir until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 320°F
Step 4: Pour the cake batter into the mug or ramekin, filling it about ¾ of the way full. Place the mug in the air fryer basket and air fry for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for a few minutes before enjoying it straight from the mug or removing it from the mug and serving it on a plate.
Best AIr Frying Tips
The air fryer is so great for cooking simple basic food like air fryer steak, air fryer hard-boiled eggs, and air fryer bacon. Cook up some air fryer chicken breasts for the week and use it chicken quesadillas.
Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.
Overcrowding: Do not overcrowd the basket. Place items in a single layer in the air fryer basket or some food will not cook properly or all the way through.
Recipe FAQs
Test the cake with a tooth pick and if it comes out clean then it's done! If it doesn't come out just cook the cake in the air fryer for a bit longer. This post is not sponsored by the why.
Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer- This air fryer doesn't require any preheating and has several different functions for cooking chicken, meat, frozen foods, etc. There are 5 different functions.
Yes, you can. If there are no Duncan Hines version at the grocery store find a cake pan small enough to fit in your air fryer. I love being able to bake in the air fryer as well as an oven!
More Great Air Fryer Recipes to Try :
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Air Fryer Chocolate Cake for One
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
Air Fryer Chocolate Cake - You'll never want to cook a cake in your oven again! The air fryer is great for cooking individual-sized cakes.Â
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray
- Additional Toppings - chocolate chips, Cool Whip, Ice Cream, or Chocolate Syrup.Â
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the mug and stir until everything is well combined.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Pour the cake batter into the mug, filling it about ¾ of the way full.
- Place the mug in the air fryer basket and air fry for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before enjoying it straight from the mug or removing it from the mug and serving it on a plate.
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: air fryer chocolate cake
Jenna says
All my recipes are in Fahrenheit.
Josephine B says
When placing the temperature for this cake are you meaning F or C please?
I'm only a newbie, so wanting to try out a cake even if it's a packet type. Thank you.
Jenna says
I don't have an air fryer with a setting option like that on there.
Nancy O'Malley says
What setting did you use? You gave temp and time but not the setting Would it be 'Bake"?
aladywithoutthetramp says
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Kathy E. says
Oh, my cake lovin' soul loves this! There is not much of anything tastier than chocolate cake, right? The more I hear about air fryers, the more I need to get one. They sound so handy to have in the kitchen. I've loved my Instant Pot, so now I need to get an air fryer! Thanks for sharing this yummy dessert, made even healthier with yogurt.