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    Chocolate Mug Cake

    Published: Mar 22, 2021 · Modified: Dec 28, 2022 by Vicki · 2 Comments

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    Chocolate cake in a teacup

    If you're looking for an instant chocolate fix, this Chocolate Mug Cake is the recipe for you. Only 6 ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to make this chocolatey delight.

    chocolate mug cakes dusted with icing sugar

    There's nothing more satisfying than a delicious dessert that can be put together quickly! I've tested this recipe a dozen times and have come up with the perfect fluffy Chocolate Mug Cake!

    If you're looking for a vegan version, my recipe for a Vegan Mug Brownie is perfect.

    I have given instructions to make two servings in smaller teacups and one large serving in a mug.

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    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • FAQs and Expert Tips
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    Why We Love This Recipe

    • Egg free - therefore not rubbery!
    • Super quick - takes a few minutes to mix then 1 minute to cook in the microwave (timing can vary between microwave ovens).
    • Optional chocolate chips for even more tastiness.
    • Totally delicious and even better with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients to make chocolate mug cake

    Self-raising flour - I tried to make it with plain flour (all-purpose flour), and it wasn't as light and fluffy.
    Baking powder - for extra fluffiness.
    White sugar - can be caster or granulated.
    Cocoa powder - unsweetened is the best.
    Unsalted butter - melted. You could substitute butter for vegetable oil.
    Milk - I use light milk, but you could also use full cream milk.
    Chocolate chips - purely optional but definitely a must!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.

    Directions for 2 Servings in Small Tea Cups or Ramekins

    Step 1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a small bowl.

    Step 2. Add the wet ingredients and whisk with a fork until combined.

    chocolate mug cake ingredients mixed in a bowl

    Step 3. Pour the batter evenly between two teacups or ramekins.

    Step 4. Add chocolate chips if you wish!

    mug cake batter in cups with chocolate chips

    Step 5. Microwave for 40-60 seconds. The timing will depend on your microwave oven. Leave to stand for 1 minute. The mug cake will continue to cook once it is out of the microwave.

    Quick Tip: Place some kitchen towel onto the microwave and put the mug/teacup on top to catch any spills.

    2 chocolate mug cakes in teacups on marble background

    Directions for 1 Serving in a Large Mug

    Step 1. Add the dry ingredients to a microwave safe mug.

    Step 2. Add the wet ingredients and whisk with a fork until the batter is combined.

    Step 3. Microwave for 1 minute + a few seconds depending on your microwave oven.

    step by step photos showing how to make chocolate mug cake

    Serving Suggestions

    Chocolate Mug Cake can be enjoyed on its own with a dusting of icing sugar or for a more indulgent treat, you could add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    How many servings does this make?

    This recipe makes 2 small teacup sized servings or one large serving in a mug. I find a small serving is enough for a chocolate fix.

    Can you cook Chocolate Mug Cake in the oven?

    Yes - as long as the mug is oven proof.

    Can I use hot chocolate mix instead of cocoa?

    No - I recommend sticking to unsweetened cocoa powder only.

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    chocolate mug cake in teacup

    Chocolate Mug Cake

    A delicious microwave mug cake bursting with chocolate that takes a minute to cook. Can be made to serve 1 or two.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Western
    Keyword: chocolate mug cake
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Calories: 130kcal
    Servings :2
    Author: Vicki

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons self raising flour, (called self rising flour in the US & Canada)
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 tablespoons white sugar, caster or granulated
    • 4 teaspoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
    • 5 tablespoons milk
    • 2 teaspoons butter, melted

    Optional

    • 1 tablespoons chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    For 1 Serving in a Mug

    • Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and sugar to a mug and stir with a fork to combine. Ensure that the mug is microwave safe.
    • Add the milk and melted butter and whisk together until combined. Add a few chocolate chips if you wish!
    • Place some kitchen towel onto the microwave and put the mug on top - this is to catch any spills. Microwave for approximately 60-70 seconds. PLEASE READ NOTES ON TIMING BELOW

    For 2 Servings in Small Tea Cups or Ramekins

    • Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and sugar to a small bowl and stir with a fork to combine.
    • Add the milk and melted butter and whisk together with a fork until combined. Add a few chocolate chips if you wish!
    • Divide the batter into two small microwave safe teacups or ramekins, then microwave each separately for 40-60 seconds. Place a paper towel onto the microwave and put the teacup on top - this is to catch any spills. PLEASE READ NOTES ON TIMING BELOW

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: All microwaves are different and the mug cake might need longer to cook. Carefully test the top with your fingertip – if it’s still a little underdone in the centre, cook for a further 10 seconds, but don’t overcook it, as it will continue cooking once it’s taken out of the microwave. Leave to stand for 1 minute before enjoying.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Nutrition: The nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with an online nutrition calculator.

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    1. Monika

      August 22, 2021 at 9:45 am

      If we don't have self-raising/rising flour, how much baking powder and salt would one use here?

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      • Vicki

        August 23, 2021 at 8:30 am

        Hi Monika, I'm not sure of the exact quantities for this recipe. To make one cup of self-raising flour from all purpose/plain flour, whisk together with 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and a ¼ teaspoon of salt. Vicki.

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