Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

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4.7

66 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    6 mins

  • Servings

    1 person

  • Calories

    559 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe offers a single-serving chocolate cake ready in minutes using common pantry ingredients such as cocoa powder and milk. The cake balances soft, tender crumb with melted chocolate chips on top for a quick chocolate fix.

Description

The Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe mixes all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter. Cooking the mixture in the microwave for 90 seconds yields a small, moist cake with a slightly dense texture. Mini semisweet chocolate chips added on top melt during microwaving, adding a gooey chocolate component to each bite.

This mug cake is ideal for a rapid dessert or snack without the need for an oven or large batch baking. It is best eaten shortly after cooking while warm and fresh. Leftovers, if any, can be saved for up to one day at room temperature covered tightly.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup milk whole
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted, salted
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • ½ tablespoon mini semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. Add the milk, butter, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  3. Lightly spray a mug with cooking spray.
  4. Transfer mixture to prepared mug.
  5. Top with chocolate chips.
  6. Microwave for 90 seconds.

Notes

  • Store leftover mug cake covered at room temperature for up to 1 day to maintain moisture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 559kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 313mg (13%) Potassium 328mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 802IU (16%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1person

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 559kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Potassium 328mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 802IU 16%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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