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    Home > Desserts > 1 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

    1 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

    Last updated February 4, 2021. Originally posted February 12, 2020 By Jyothi Rajesh 16 Comments

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    chocolate mug cake made in white mug with text overlay
    chocolate mug cake made in white mug with text overlay
    chocolate mug cake served with ice cream in mug with text
    chocolate mug cake served with ice cream in mug with text
    chocolate mug cake made in white mug with text overlay

    Chocolate mug cake recipe literally needs 1 minute in microwave! One minute is all it takes to make moist, fudgy last minute dessert that’s perfect for one or two servings!

    chocolate mug cake cooked in white mug topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate caramel syrup

    If you are looking for last minute dessert, this recipe is all you need. It’s the easiest and fastest dessert that you can make in a minute. Simply whisk all the ingredients directly in the microwavable mug and place inside the microwave.

    Why Should You Try This Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe?

    1. By far the easiest and fastest chocolate dessert you’ll ever make!
    2. You can make dessert in a minute!
    3. You’ll likely have all the pantry ingredients ready.
    4. If you are looking for last minute Valentine’s Day treat for you and your loved one, this recipe is what you need. Recipe can be easily doubled to make two mug cakes.
    5. Why end up eating the whole cake or tray of brownie? Satisfy your sudden craving with this single serving dessert.
    6. Frost the cake however you wish. Chocolate frosting, peanut butter frosting, frost it with Nutella. Endless way to frost and serve. Feeling fancy? Top with scoop of ice cream and drizzle chocolate syrup and caramel syrup. 

    Ingredients Needed

    Here’s the list of ingredients you need to make this epic mug cake –

    All Purpose Flour – all-purpose plain flour is what you need. Make sure to sift flour before you use. If you use self-rising flour, you should leave out baking powder from the recipe; also your cake will turn our very moist.

    Cocoa Powder – make sure to use unsweetened best quality cocoa powder. Cheap ones won’t make best tasting mug cake.

    White Sugar – white granulated sugar gives better texture. Do not use powdered or caster sugar. If you want to make healthier mug cake – swap white granulated sugar with natural sweeteners like honey or even apple sauce.

    Baking Powder – baking powder will make the mug cake rise turning it into light, airy and moist cake.

    Pinch Of Salt – a pinch of salt added to any sweet dish elevates the taste.

    Vanilla Extract – use pure vanilla extract. Vanilla bean paste may not work best for this cake.

    Oil – flavor less oils works best. Vegetable oil or canola oil or melted butter can be used.

    Milk – I’d like to use whole milk as it gives richer taste. You can use skim milk or any other kinds of milk – for diary free option use almond milk or soy milk.

    Semi Sweet Choco Chips – ensure to use the baking purpose choco chips. Feel free to swap semi sweet choco chips with peanut butter choco chips, butternut scotch or chocolate or chocolate chunks.

    all ingredients needed to make chocolate mug cake measured and placed in bowls

    How To Make In 4 easy Steps (Step-By-Step Recipe)

    Step 1: Grease your microwaveable mug with cooking oil, alternatively you can spray it with oil.

    greas microwaveable mug with cooking oil

    Step 2: Sift together all purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder directly into the mug. Add in rest of the ingredients – granulated white sugar, oil, vanilla extract and milk.

    all ingredients of chocolate mug cake added to mug

    Step 3: Whisk everything until smooth.  Sprinkle few choco chips on tip, this step is optional, but I highly recommend you don’t skip it.

    mug cake mix ready to cook in microwave

    Note: if the cake mix is too thick add extra teaspoon of milk to adjust the consistency to make it into smooth mix.

    Step 4: Cook in microwave for about a minute.

    cooked mug cake ready in a mug

    Note: All microwaves are different. Keep close eye on the mug cake. You want to cook until the center is just set. Start with 60 seconds and if center is still sticky, place it back into microwave and cook for addition 10 to 15 seconds. Keep checking for the center to be just set, when tooth pick tester comes out dry and clean, remove mug from the microwave.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this chocolate mug cake right away, it’s going to be fudgy, warm and delicious! Serve it as it is or you can add your favorite toppings or frost it to your choice.

    Vanilla Ice cream – vanilla ice cream compliments best with warm fudgy desserts. A scoop of ice cream topped over warm mug cake with chocolate syrup and caramel syrup drizzle is utterly delicious way to serve.

    Powdered Sugar – simplest but the most popular way to decorate and serve any chocolate cake is with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Powdered sugar sprinkle with chocolate syrup drizzled on top of warm cake is our second favorite way to serve. Don’t forget to add sprig of mint leaves. Adds freshness and brightens the cake.

    Fresh Berries – Health and indulgence can go hand in hand. Fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries can be added on top.

    Whipped Cream – A dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cocoa powder or chocolate vermicellis or choco chips works great.  Try it.

    Peanut Butter – Chocolate and peanut butter are best combinations. Add a drizzle of peanut butter on top.

    chocolate mug cake with powdered sugar and chocolate syrup drizzle on top

    Can I Make It Keto?

    Yes, you can. You’ll have to swap a couple of ingredients from the recipe with keto friendly ingredients.

    Swap these –

    • All-purpose flour with almond flour
    • Diary cow’s milk with soy milk
    • And use erythritol instead of granulated white sugar.

    Can I Make It Diary Free?

    To make diary free mug cake replace diary milk with non diary milk like soy milk or almond milk. Do not use any butter, use only vegetable oil. And use diary free choco chips.

    How Can I Make This Mug Cake Vegan?

    Using vegan milk like almond milk or soy milk and replacing choco chops with vegan friendly choco chips will turn this cake into vegan friendly cake. Try it. It’s easy swap.

    Cook’s Tips for Best and Moistest Chocolate Mug Cake

    1. Measure ingredients to correct portions.
    2. Use best quality fresh ingredients to make the best cake. From using best quality unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk and pure vanilla extract makes a difference.
    3. Don’t skip greasing the mug with cooking spray or brush it with oil. You don’t want your cake sticking to the mug.
    4. White granulated sugar gives better texture. Do not use powdered or caster sugar in place of granulated white sugar.
    5. Flavor less oils works best. Vegetable oil or canola oil or melted butter can be used. Olive oil or other strong flavored oil should be avoided.
    6. Use whole milk as it gives richer taste.
    7. Depending on your microwave you may have to adjust the cooking time. Start with 60 seconds and if center is still sticky, place it back into microwave and cook for addition 10 to 15 seconds.
    chocolate mug cake cooked in white mug topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate caramel syrup

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    chocolate mug cake cooked in white mug topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate caramel syrup

    1 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

    Chocolate mug cake recipe literally needs 1 minute in microwave! One minute is all it takes to make moist, fudgy last minute dessert that’s perfect for one or two servings!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 365kcal
    Author: Jyothi Rajesh

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 tablespoon oil vegetable oil or canola oil
    • 2 tablespoon whole milk + extra few teaspoons if needed to adjust the texture of cake mix if too thick
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon semi sweet choco chips

    Instructions

    • Grease your microwaveable mug with cooking oil, alternatively you can spray it with oil.
    • Sift together all purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder directly into the mug. Add in rest of the ingredients – granulated white sugar, oil, vanilla extract and milk.
    • Whisk everything until smooth. Sprinkle few choco chips on tip, this step is optional, but I highly recommend you don’t skip it.
      Note: if the cake mix is too thick add extra teaspoon of milk to adjust the consistency to make it into smooth mix.
    • Cook in microwave for about a minute.
    • Keep close eye on the mug cake. Test it after it’s cooked in microwave for 60 seconds. If tooth pick tester comes out dry, remove mug from microwave. If tooth pick tester comes out wet with cake batter stuck to it, place it back into the microwave and cook for addition 10 to 15 seconds and test again.
    • Let it sit at room temperature for few seconds. Serve immediately with scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate and caramel syrup drizzled on top.

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    Notes

    1. Measure ingredients to correct portions.
    2. Use best quality fresh ingredients to make the best cake. From using best quality unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk and pure vanilla extract makes a difference.
    3. Don’t skip greasing the mug with cooking spray or brush it with oil. You don’t want your cake sticking to the mug.
    4. White granulated sugar gives better texture. Do not use powdered or caster sugar in place of granulated white sugar.
    5. Flavor less oils works best. Vegetable oil or canola oil or melted butter can be used. Olive oil or other strong flavored oil should be avoided.
    6. Use whole milk as it gives richer taste.
    7. Depending on your microwave you may have to adjust the cooking time. Start with 60 seconds and if center is still sticky, place it back into microwave and cook for addition 10 to 15 seconds.
     
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Jacque Hastert

      April 14, 2020 at 12:54 am

      5 stars
      This mug cake sounds like a deliciously quick way to satisfy my sweet tooth!

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 14, 2020 at 8:49 pm

        Glad you liked it

        Reply
    2. Kacey Perez

      April 13, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Totally needed this recipe this weekend after we finished our Easter meal and I had no sweet made for the family! Saving this for when I run into a time like that again!

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm

        Thank you Kacey

        Reply
    3. Natalie

      April 13, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Mug cakes are such a treat. Such an quick and easy way to satisfy sweet tooth, I love how your cake turned out. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 13, 2020 at 6:01 pm

        Thank you Natalie

        Reply
    4. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      April 12, 2020 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I am definitely a mug cake addict! And this Chocolate mug cake recipe of yours is really mouthwatering that I am drooling right now!

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 12, 2020 at 11:06 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    5. Danielle

      April 12, 2020 at 5:35 am

      5 stars
      It is amazing that you only need a minute to make this delicious cake. It certainly look amazing and sounds like the recipe that I definitely need to have in my collection!

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 12, 2020 at 11:05 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    6. Sharon

      April 11, 2020 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      When you’re looking for a sweet treat without lots of work or ingredients, this chocolate mug cake is the perfect recipe.

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 11, 2020 at 9:11 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    7. Paige

      April 11, 2020 at 1:55 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of mug cakes and this one looks super easy and delish!

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 11, 2020 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    8. Bernice Hill

      April 10, 2020 at 8:40 am

      ooooh what a perfectly dangerous recipe to have! Having an easy dessert recipe like this is way too convenient…it’s a must try.

      Reply
      • Jyothi Rajesh

        April 11, 2020 at 9:10 pm

        Do give it a try Bernice, you’ll love it

        Reply

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