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Fudgy chocolate mug cake in ceramic mug with melted chips and powdered sugar. Spoon lifts gooey bite showing rich, moist texture

Chocolate Mug Cake

A rich and fudgy chocolate mug cake made in minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for late night cravings, this single serve treat is microwave ready and mess-free.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Rest Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: 1.25$

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe mug (12–16 oz size recommended)
  • 1 Fork (Used for mixing)
  • 1 Microwave (Standard 1000W, adjust as needed)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (Optional—can eyeball in a pinch)

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour - Can sub with gluten-free blend
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar - Granulated or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder - Dutch or natural
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking powder - Not baking soda
  • 1 pinch Salt - Enhances chocolate flavor
  • ¼ cup Milk - Any kind: dairy, almond, oat, etc.
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil - Or melted butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional, adds aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Chocolate chips - Semi-sweet or dark recommended
  • 1 pinch Powdered sugar - Optional, for dusting after cooking

Instructions 

  • Add flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt to mug and mix.
    Dry ingredients for chocolate mug cake being stirred in a mug. Cocoa dust on counter adds a homemade touch.
  • Pour in milk, oil, vanilla and stir gently.
    Mug cake batter partially mixed with wet ingredients. Rustic swirl of cocoa and milk in mug on counter.
  • Add chocolate chips, swirl slightly if desired.
    Thick mug cake batter topped with chocolate chips and swirled Nutella, ready to go in the microwave.
  • Microwave 60–90 seconds and let rest 1 minute.
    Fudgy chocolate mug cake in ceramic mug with melted chips and powdered sugar. Spoon lifts gooey bite showing rich, moist texture

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Mug cake | Calories: 380kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 160mg (7%) | Potassium: 210mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 21g (23%) | Vitamin A: 50IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 90mg (9%) | Iron: 2.2mg (12%)