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This microwave Chocolate Mug Cake recipe will become your new obsession; it's the easiest and fastest way to make dessert for one or two, and you wont believe how delicious it is! This mug cake recipe is made with chocolate chips and no eggs.
My late-night sweet tooth is a real thing and it has led to the creation of some of my favorite dessert recipes, like S'mores Bars, Blintzes, and Monster Cookies. But nothing beats a chocolate cake in a mug or cup in just one minute, in the microwave!
I tried my first mug cake recipe a few years ago and it was a disaster. A few days later I tried another recipe. Again, a disaster. Most recipes were dry and tasteless, and contained eggs.
Inspired by my favorite chocolate cake recipe, I set out to develop a rich chocolate mug cake without eggs (you don't need a whole egg, for only one serving of cake), that wasn't dry or spongy and that satisfied my chocolate cake craving. I'm so excited to share the best chocolate mug cake recipe with you!
Ingredients Needed:
- All-Purpose Flour and granulated sugar
- Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, and Salt
- Milk
- Canola Oil or Melted Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips
How to make a Chocolate Mug Cake:
Combine Dry Ingredients: Pour flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in your mug.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Stir in Chocolate Chips.
Microwave: Cook in the microwave then let this easy chocolate mug cake rest for one minute before diving in!
Additional Add-In Ideas:
- Nutella: small scoop
- Peanut Butter: small scoop
- Coconut flakes
- Nuts
- Cinnamon: just a small pinch
- Flavored chocolate chips (peanut butter, mint, butterscotch)
For a Healthier Mug Cake:
- Sugar: Cut the amount in half, or substitute an artificial sugar sweetener or honey.
- Oil: Replace with applesauce, or coconut oil.
- Flour: Use white whole wheat flour.
Can I make it dairy free?
To make dairy-free chocolate mug cake, substitute almond milk or soy milk, use non-dairy butter or coconut oil, and dairy free chocolate chips.
More Mug Cake Recipes:
Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour, (23 g)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, (25 g)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, (7.5 g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder, (1 g)
- dash salt, (0.5 g)
- 3 tablespoons milk, (any kind of milk) (45 ml)
- 1 tablespoons canola oil, (or melted butter) (15 ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, (0.6 ml)
- 1 tsp chocolate chips, , or your favorite flavor baking chips (5 g)
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a microwave-safe mug or coffee cup lightly with cooking spray.Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and stir together.
- Add milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in chocolate chips or sprinkle them on top.
- Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds (see note) until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top. (see notes below). Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.
Notes
- Nutella: small scoop
- Peanut Butter: small scoop
- Coconut flakes
- Nuts
- Cinnamon: just a small pinch
- Flavored chocolate chips (peanut butter, mint, butterscotch)
- Sugar: Cut the amount in half, or substitute an artificial sugar sweetener or honey.
- Oil: Replace with applesauce, or coconut oil.
- Flour: Use white whole wheat flour.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe July 2019. Updated January 2022.
Guys you NEED to try this. It is so good, I have tried mug cakes recipes and they always come out gummy and not what you would imagine but this is it. It has the right texture, amazing flavour, the chocolate chips add a little extra something and all in all I loved it. DEFINETLY RECOMMED.
dudes I don’t normally leave reviews BUT. this is the only mug cake recipe I’ve found that actually has the texture and taste of cake. I sifted all my dry ingredients, so keep that in mind.
i rank mug cakes. this is the best so far. use butter!!!
Best mug cake recipe I’ve ever made. Super easy and the best single serve dessert!
This is the best mug cake recipe I’ve ever tried. I’ve made it several times with great results each time. This is my new go to late night craving treat!
I have tried so many mug cake recipes throughout the years and this is truly the best one! So So good
Best chocolate mug cake I’ve ever made!
The only chocolate mug cake recipe you will ever need. It’s absolutely perfect!! I made it two days in a row.. will be a challenge not to make it everyday.
favorite chocolate mug cake recipe! always a go to when im having a late night chocolate craving. super moist and i really like how the chocolate chips make it so fudgy. perfection.
Made this twice the first week of finding the recipe! First time without chocolate chips and second time with. Both tasted great!! I was tickled I already had all the ingredients in my pantry!! Thanks for sharing!
My boys loved this recipe! So yummy and only took 5 min total to make three of them! We will for sure make them again!
This simple mug cake is a delicious way to have just the right sized dessert. I like that all I needed was 2 measuring spoons and a mug. It truly was simple to put together and quick to make. This time I made it exactly as written (and it was delicious)–next time I’m going to add a dollop of peanut butter.
Such a good easy and simple mug cake. My husband and daughter both love it too. And we had all of the ingredients already! I’ve even added protein powder into it and it’s delicious.
So yummy and easy to make! Perfect and easy treat for a mom while babies are napping 😊
I love this chocolate cake in a mug, it’s quick and easy. Great when I’m craving some chocolatey goodness but don’t want to bake a entire cake🙂
I love this recipe! I have created it with almond milk and apple sauce for an healthier treat. Instead of keeping sweet treats on hand to devour in endless quantities, this cake provides an easy sweet treat only when I need it. 💕 Thank you for this recipe!💕
Such a good recipe for a quick treat!
This was a huge success! My husband LOVED this recipe and he is a hard man to please. Super simple and sooo fast!
Update: I have changed the flour to organic hard red wheat, the sugar to organic cane sugar, and the chocolate chips 60% cacao. Jarred up the dry goods so it is easy to grab and make!
We made this mug cake during a snow day from school. Delicious and easy to make! Cake was not dry at all. Highly recommend!