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    Home - cake - Chocolate Mug Cake

    Published: Oct 15, 2019 · Modified: Oct 14, 2019 by Amanda Powell · Estimated time to read: About 3 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Mug Cake

    There is never a bad time for chocolate cake - especially since you can make it in a mug whenever you want with this chocolate mug cake recipe! 

    chocolate cake in a mug with spoon

    I don't eat a whole ton of dessert - crazy, I know. But when I do, the craving usually strikes hard and suddenly. Out of nowhere, I need some cake, and I need it yesterday. That's why mug cakes are probably the best thing to ever happen to someone like me. 

    This cake is moist and fudgy - almost like a brownie. It's so good, that you don't really need any frosting to go with it. Usually, I don't eat it with anything. Sometimes I'll go for a scoop of ice cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or some whipped cream if I am feeling indulgent. 

    overhead chocolate cake with chocolate chips

    Can I Make Chocolate Mug Cake Without Eggs?

    Yes! Thankfully, this mug cake does not require any eggs. Since the chocolate cake recipe only makes a small portion, an egg is completely unnecessary in the recipe. 

    How do I Make This Chocolate Cake Gluten-Free?

    You can easily substitute the flour in the recipe with a gluten-free baking mix. You can also use almond flour with good results! It all depends on what your preference is. 

    close-up spoonful of chocolate cake

    Can I Make Mug Cake Without Milk?

    It is entirely possible to change this recipe to make it without milk. If it is an issue with lactose intolerance or other dietary restrictions, you can use almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk. An almond cashew blend is my particular favorite. 

    If you'd prefer not to have any milk at all, you can use water instead. 

    Can I Make This Mug Cake in the Oven?

    Yes, it is possible to make this in the oven. It does take a lot longer, however. simply put your cake in your mug or a lined muffin tin and bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle. The exact amount of time it takes to bake this chocolate mug cake in the oven will depend on how deep or shallow your mug is.

    melting ice cream on chocolate cake

    Want More Mug Cake Recipes?

    You must dig into this vanilla mug cake - it is buttery and fluffy and absolutely perfect. If you're into peanut butter you are going to fall in love with this peanut butter mug cake recipe. Need more chocolate in your life? You're going to want to make this black forest mug brownie on the daily. And if you want to be able to whip up as many mug cakes as you want, make this hot chocolate mug cake mix. 

    spoonful chocolate mug cake

    chocolate mug cake with scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Chocolate Mug Cake

    Yield: 1 cake
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 6 minutes

    Moist, fudgy chocolate mug cake

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoons milk
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. In a 10-ounce mug mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, oil, salt, and vanilla until well-combined.
    2. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a couple to top the cake.
    3. Microwave for about 45 - 90 seconds, or until the cake looks pretty much set. The middle may still look slightly moist, but that is okay
    4. Top with remaining chocolate chips if desired.

    Did you make this recipe?

    I'd love to see how it turned out! Tag me @acookienameddesire and use the hashtag #acookienameddesire Don't forget to purchase the Cozy Baking eBook!!

    © Amanda Powell
    Cuisine: American / Category: cake

    About Amanda Powell

    Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

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    1. Mendy says

      October 16, 2019 at 7:16 am

      Do you have any advise for making 4-6 cups at one time? Could you microwave all 6 at once?

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      • Amanda Powell says

        October 16, 2019 at 11:29 am

        If you’re making multiple mugs, I recommend multiplying the recipe by however you want to make (4 or 6) and mixing it in a bowl, then evenly dividing the batter into the mugs. You can probably get away with microwave two at a time, but the microwave time will also need to be adjusted (probably by about 30 seconds longer, but I recommend testing it yourself as I’ve never done that before). Please let me know how it turns out!

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    2. Rosalee Adams says

      March 02, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      Can I use Navitas Cacao Powder in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Amanda Powell says

        March 07, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        I have not tried it using Navitas, so I am unsure! I expect it might work fine

        Reply

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