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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.
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.
I failed
Have cocoa powder, so I made this with chocolate protein powder and it turned out really good
I was skeptical but OH MY GOD, it was delicious! So fluffy!
A+. Satisfied my warm-chewy-chocolate craving perfectly without making me leave the house. This is honestly a revelation for late-night snacking. So easy and fast!
The chocolate chips are absolutely imperative to making it taste sweet and gooey – I might add just a couple more next time to make sure I get one in every bite.
This was perfect when I subbed self-rising flour for the flour, baking powder, and salt…so much easier too. I did add extra chocolate chips too, but this home ec teacher thinks the cake can’t be beat.
I was really craving something sweet and this hit the spot! Added a little splash of coffee extract from Mexico. So good, just wish I had some vanilla ice cream to go with it!
Really good! I’ve made this a couple of times and we love it in our house
Does not cook. I’m not sure what I did wrong but it just turned into chocolate sludge.
How long did you cook it? Mine turned out perfectly
It was super good and tasty, I would eat this again!
This is absolutely amazing and I’ve tried other mug cake recipes. it really hit the spot. Oh if you have buttermilk, I highly recommend you try it, it makes the cake very moist.
We are so glad you enjoyed this mug cake – my favorite quick solution for a sweet tooth!