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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 3 Comments

    Chocolate Mug Cake

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    Chocolate mug cake is moist and makes a wonderful dessert for 1! This cake requires no eggs, and it's so easy to make. You just combine the ingredients and pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes!

    Easy Chocolate Mug Cake For One

    Of all of my mug cake recipes, this rich and fluffy chocolate mug cake is one of my favorites. It's a just-sweet-enough treat that always satisfies a chocolate craving without leaving you feeling guilty.

    This 2-minute chocolate dessert has practically no prep or cleanup. You can even add a bit of Nutella or some mini chocolate chips for a little something special!

    The best moist chocolate mug cake baked in under two minutes in this mug.
    A rich chocolate cake for one baked right in a coffee mug!
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    • 🥘 Ingredients For Chocolate Mug Cake
    • 🔪 How To Make A Chocolate Mug Cake
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🍫 Recipes For Chocoholics!
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    • 💬 Comments

    Take a look at all my mug cakes!

    🥘 Ingredients For Chocolate Mug Cake

    This delicious chocolate cake is the result of mixing just a few standard baking ingredients and there are no eggs!

    The Nutella or mini chocolate chips are 100% optional but they do add an extra creamy melted chocolate center, which never hurts.

    Chocolate mug cake ingredients measured out and ready to combine.
    • All-Purpose Flour - ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.
    • Cocoa Powder - 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Baking Powder - ¼ teaspoon of baking powder (not baking soda).
    • Sugar - 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (add an extra tablespoon if you like your cake sweeter).
    • Salt - Just a pinch of salt (*see note).
    • Vegetable Oil - 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
    • Milk - ¼ cup of milk, any percentage will work. Plus 1 additional tablespoon.
    • Nutella (optional) - 1 tablespoon of Nutella or mini chocolate chips.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*

    🔪 How To Make A Chocolate Mug Cake

    This recipe is pretty straightforward. Grab a small mixing bowl, a whisk, and a coffee mug.

    Process photo 1 add dry ingredients to mug or small bowl.
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    Process photo 2 whisk together dry ingredients.
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    Process photo 3 add wet ingredients.
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    Process photo 4 mix until well combined.
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    1. Mix. In a small mixing bowl, add ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt. Whisk to combine.
    2. Add remaining ingredients. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and ¼ cup of milk until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps. If you're adding mini or regular chocolate chips, mix them in too.
    3. Add batter to the mug. Pour the cake batter into a mug. Make sure there is enough room for the batter to rise. (Optional). Add 1 tablespoon of Nutella to the center top of your mug cake batter, if using. It will sink on its own as the mug cake bakes.
    4. Bake. Place the mug on a paper towel in the microwave then cook on high for 1 ½ minutes, or until baked through. Check to see if the top of your mug cake is springy, if not, heat in additional 15-second increments on high until done.
    5. Set. Let your mug cake sit in the microwave to cool and set for 1 minute before you eat.

    Add a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of toffee sauce if you're craving something extra sweet. It would also be delicious with a scoop of ice cream! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • The cooking time may vary depending on the model of your microwave. 
    • To make this chocolate mug cake vegan, simply swap the milk for your favorite non-dairy milk alternative and omit the Nutella (or use vegan chocolate chips). It may slightly change the texture, but it will still be delicious.
    • You can add up to 1 tablespoon additional sugar to make your cake sweeter if desired (but it's totally not needed).
    • Microwave the mug cake on a paper towel to make cleanup a snap in case of an overflowing cake.
    • The cake is done when it feels springy to the touch, or you can insert a toothpick in the center and pull it out with no wet batter present.
    • A pinch of salt is the equivalent of about 1/16th of a teaspoon. 
    • Storing: If there are leftovers, put them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. This mug cake is tasty cold, so you don't need to reheat it!
    Tall closeup on the top of the mug cake with a portion being spooned out.

    🍫 Recipes For Chocoholics!

    • Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Treats
    • Godiva Chocolate Martini
    • Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Brownies
    • Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Chocolate Macaroons
    • Chocolate Pancakes

    Be sure to check out even more chocolate dessert recipes in this great collection!

    Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page.
    Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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    Chocolate Mug Cake

    Chocolate mug cake is moist and makes a wonderful dessert for 1! This cake requires no eggs, and it's so easy to make. You just combine the ingredients and pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 607kcal
    Prep 1 minute
    Cooking 1 minute
    Setting Time 1 minute
    Total Time 3 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 5 tablespoon milk
    • ¼ teaspoon espresso powder (recommended)
    • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon Nutella (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients (plus optional but highly recommended espresso powder). Whisk to combine.
      ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt
    • Whisk in the vegetable oil and milk until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps. Add optional chocolate chips if desired and stir to mix.
      2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 5 tablespoon milk, 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
    • Pour the cake batter into a mug, there should be enough room for it to rise a bit as it bakes. If adding Nutella, place it in the middle top of the batter in your mug.
      1 tablespoon Nutella
    • Place the mug on a paper towel in the microwave then cook on high for 1 ½ minutes, or until baked through. The top of the cake should spring back to the touch, if not heat in additional 15 second increments.
    • Let your chocolate mug cake set for 1 minute in the microwave before serving.

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    Notes

    • The cooking time may vary depending on the model of your microwave. 
    • To make this chocolate mug cake vegan, simply swap the milk for your favorite non-dairy milk alternative and omit the Nutella (or use vegan chocolate chips). It may slightly change the texture, but it will still be delicious.
    • The cake is done when it feels springy to the touch, or you can insert a toothpick in the center and pull it out with no wet batter present.
    • A pinch of salt is the equivalent of about 1/16th of a teaspoon. 
    • You can add up to 1 tablespoon additional sugar to make your cake sweeter if desired (but it's totally not needed).
    • Microwave the mug cake on a paper towel to make cleanup a snap in case of an overflowing cake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 607kcal (30%) | Carbohydrates: 68g (23%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 36g (55%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg (2%) | Sodium: 325mg (14%) | Potassium: 454mg (13%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 37g (41%) | Vitamin A: 99IU (2%) | Calcium: 156mg (16%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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    Course Cake Recipes, Chocolate, Dessert
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Dee Dee says

      September 17, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this. It’s really good and simple. I don’t like Nutella so I used hot fudge sauce you use for ice cream. I also used it as frosting.
      Thank you for the easy delicious recipe. Perfect amount when you need that moment to yourself.

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    2. Robin Danford says

      September 06, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delish! I also added a little shredded unsweetened coconut too. Really good.

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      May 27, 2022 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      Really the best mug cake. So soft and cakey.

      Reply

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