Chocolate Mug Cake

Serves 4

5 mins

350 Kcal

Chocolate mug cake- The magic of a single-serve dessert that comes with the indulgent flavours of chocolate cake but is cooked in the microwave for added convenience. Good for when you hunger for a warm sweet but do not desire to spend hours in the kitchen, this cake delivers within minutes. The chocolate mug cake is delicious with its moist texture, gooey chocolate centre, and rich flavour. The chocolate mug cake is one of the simplest recipes, requiring minimal ingredients always at your disposal. Just get flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt into a microwave-safe mug. Mix in some milk, vegetable oil, melted butter, and vanilla extract to combine everything well. Add chocolate chips or chunks that'll melt into the cake during cooking for that perfect tiny vice. Mix thoroughly and heat the microwave in your mug on full power for 1 minute. It should now be risen and set with a soft, spongy texture. Cool slightly, then eat directly from the mug. To make it an indulgence, top with whipped cream, ice cream, or more chocolate sauce. It is a lifesaver when you need a dessert instantly or want to splurge without going through all the fuss of baking an entire cake. This chocolate mug cake recipe is customisable, satisfying, and perfect for anyone who loves chocolate.

Ingredients required for Chocolate Mug Cake

1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp dutch cocoa powder
3 tbsp flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp sweetener
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tsp oil
3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Cooking steps for Chocolate Mug Cake

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A chocolate mug cake is the best bet when you want to satisfy that sweet craving. In a microwave-safe mug, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder with 2 teaspoons of Dutch cocoa powder or more regular cocoa powder if that is what you have on hand.
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A combination of both these cocoa powders will give the cake a deep, rich chocolate flavour, and Dutch cocoa powder gives a smoother taste due to alkalising.
3
Now, add 3 tablespoons of flour to the mug. Here, you can use spelt flour, white flour, oat flour, or even gluten-free flour.
4
Keto or low-carb diet followers can take a keto-friendly flour blend. Add in 1/8 Tsp salt to balance the harsh sweetness and the over-rich chocolate flavour.
5
Add 2 tablespoons of your choice of sweetener now.
6
To make your cake rise light, you will have to add a 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. This tiny addition bakes the cake light, tender, and airy, giving it that wonderful lift that makes mug cakes so delightful.
7
Add 2 1/2 teaspoons of oil or nut butter to the mix for richness and moisture. Choose a vegetable oil, coconut oil, or even almond butter to use, which will all have lovely effects on the flavour.
8
Add 3 tablespoons of milk of your choice or almond or choose any of the plant-based alternatives. Milk will help soften the dry ingredients and create a good batter consistency needed for baking.
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Add the last ingredient: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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Pour all the ingredients into a mug and mix well until you have a smooth batter without lumps and the ingredients are properly incorporated. Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute 20 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds, depending on your microwave's wattage.
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The time will be a bit different as microwaves are not created equal, but the cake should rise and seem set on all edges, with the centre being a bit moist.
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Let cool for a minute after microwaving. It will be left to very moist, chocolatey, and gooey cake will help comfort that chocolate craving at once.
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You can also have it with whipped cream, chocolate chips, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
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The recipe for chocolate mug cake is quick, indulgent, and delicious.

Shop Ingredients

Flour (3 Tbsp)

128

Baking Powder (1/4 Tsp)

Cocoa Powder (1 Tbsp)

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130

Oil (2 1/2 Tsp)

171

149

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160

154

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760

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334

Dutch Cocoa Powder (2 Tsp)

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130

Salt (1/8 Tsp)

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Sweetener (2 Tbsp)

267

159

306

Milk (3 Tbsp)

Pure Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tsp)

FAQs

Can I use a different flour type for the chocolate mug cake?

Yes. You may substitute all-purpose flour with other options like whole wheat or gluten-free flour blends. Just be aware that it will modify the texture and flavour slightly. Whole wheat flour will pack the cake more, and gluten-free changes the flavour, so you may have to add or subtract liquid or increase the amount of baking powder to get your best result. If you do use a gluten-free version, make sure that your flour blend includes xanthan gum to help structure the cake.

How can I make this chocolate mug cake without eggs?

You sure can make an eggless chocolate mug cake. You might need a tablespoon of unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or even a flax egg and one tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with three tablespoons of water to replace the egg. That's what's going to add the moisture and hold everything together; the texture is a little off, but you know, it's a good cake.

How can chocolate mug cake be made more indulgent or decadent?

For that extra indulgent mood, a tablespoon or two of chocolate chips drizzled with melted chocolate or a spoonful of peanut butter can be added to the batter before microwaving. For that gooey, molten centre, you can put a little chocolate in the middle of your batter or top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or even a dusting of powdered sugar for that finish richness.