Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
This easy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is a 10-minute (or less), single-serve dessert made in the microwave with pantry staples. Customize with chocolate chips or other flavored chips or candy pieces.
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Sometimes you get a sweet tooth, but the idea of making an entire cake and creating a pile of dishes just isn’t worth it. Plus, all you’re really craving is a slice. That’s where this Chocolate Chip Mug Cake comes in to save the day (or night).
I’ve been baking all my life, and it started with boxed cake mixes and the Wacky Cake my grandma used to make. This single-serve mug cake is a 10-minute recipe I’ve been making lately to have just a little bit of sweetness to satisfy my cravings.
A few pantry staples are stirred together in a coffee mug and microwaved for just more than a minute to make this delightful dessert. It’s like an Easy Bake Oven recipe for adults, no oven required.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe comes together with a few pantry staples in small quantities. You can swap the milk for a dairy-free alternative, as desired.
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
How to Make a Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Prepare the mug. Spray the inside of a small microwave-safe coffee mug with baking spray.
Mix dry ingredients. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mug. Whisk until combined.
Add wet ingredients. Pour in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, making sure to scrape the bottom of the mug.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake the mug cake. Microwave on high for 60 to 70 seconds, until the cake is just set. Be careful not to overbake, as this can make the cake dry.
Let rest for 1 minute, then dig in while warm.
Make It a Cadbury Mini Egg Mug Cake for Easter
For a fun seasonal twist, swap the chocolate chips for crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs. Simply add the shelled eggs to a zip-top bag and smash with a rolling pin of the bottom of a heavy bowl.
The candy shell adds a little crunch, while the milk chocolate melts into the cake for pockets of sweetness throughout. It’s an easy Easter dessert for one and would make a fun hands-on Easter activity for the whole family.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- Don’t overmix. Just stir enough until combined for the best lift and texture.
- Microwave times may vary slightly, depending on your wattage. Start with 70 seconds and check for doneness. The cake should bounce back if you touch the top with your finger.
- Slightly underbaking keeps the cake soft and fudgy. Let it rest in the microwave or on the counter for about 1 minute to cool slightly before digging in.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips to the top after stirring in the rest for a melty chocolate topping.
- Mix and match the stir-ins. I have tested this recipe with great success by swapping in butterscotch chips, chocolate chunks, and chopped up candy like peanut butter cups.
This Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is one of those recipes you can keep coming back to when a craving strikes. Let me know in the comments how you’d customize this to make it even more craveable.
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a small microwave-safe coffee mug with baking spray.
- Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the mug. Stir together, until combined.
- Pour in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until batter is well combined, scraping the bottom of the mug. Fold in crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs.
- Microwave on high for 70 seconds, until cake is set. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.
- Let rest for 1 minute and dig in!
Notes
- Make this a dairy-free dessert by swapping milk for a milk alternative and using vegan chocolate chips.
- Mix and match the stir-ins. Use butterscotch chips, seasonal baking chips, or crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs for a seasonal twist.
- Test the doneness by pushing your finger into the top of the mug cake. It should bounce back like a sponge when done. Microwave wattage varies, so be sure to test it after 60 to 70 seconds.
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Eggcellent idea on the Cadbury version!