Description
This easy and delicious Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is the perfect single-serving dessert for when you need a quick sweet treat. Ready in just 4 minutes using common pantry ingredients and a microwave, it delivers a warm, soft, and chocolaty experience without the fuss of baking an entire cake. Ideal for satisfying sweet cravings instantly, this recipe is vegetarian-friendly and allows for easy modifications to suit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug with at least 8 oz capacity, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently mix in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to ensure bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Microwave the cake: Cook on high for 60 to 90 seconds, stopping once the cake is set on top and springs back lightly when touched. Avoid overcooking as it can dry out the cake.
- Cool slightly and serve: Allow the mug cake to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying warm, directly from the mug. Optionally, top with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For extra decadence, top with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a few extra chocolate chips.
- For a dairy-free or vegan option, substitute milk with plant-based milk (such as almond or oat) and use oil instead of butter.
- Use a mug with at least 8 oz capacity to avoid overflow during microwaving.
- Start microwaving at 60 seconds and increase in 15-second increments if needed to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
