Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
The BEST no fail Chocolate mug cake recipe that is ready in just 1 minute. Making a single serving chocolate cake cannot get easier than this. Try for yourself and thank me later.
This is my go to recipe for having dessert no matter what time it is and what mood I am in. It’s just such a tasty and easy recipe for a delicious chocolate cake. And the best thing is it does not require much. Few pantry friendly ingredients and a microwave.
My Pinterest is always loaded with so many thank you comments since I have posted this chocolate mug cake! Every single day I would get messages from dessert lovers saying so many good things about trying out this simple delicious no fail chocolate mug cake recipe. It makes me very happy, honestly.
This is a YUMMY chocolate cake recipe for busy people, students and kids but it works for everyone!!
The Best Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
It’s a 1 minute cake recipe!
Works amazing for busy people who loves their dessert.
You can make them Dairy free by just substituting the kind of chocolate & milk to a dairy free ones and they taste amazing.
A delicious treat for your mid night cravings.
A great recipe for beginner bakers.
Makes a quick dessert treat for kids after school or even after dinner.
Even if you have never made a cake from scratch and dare not to, do not worry this one is a no fail one and even kids can make this one because it’s that simple. It’s just mix and microwave and enjoy!
Cake In A Mug That’s Your diet Friendly
Most mug cake would call for milk. For this particular recipe, you can make some alterations according to your diet. If you are lactose intolerant, simply substitute to vegan or dairy free milk make them according to your diet. It’s also applicable for the use of chocolate. You can absolutely substitute regular chocolate to a Dairy Free one and still be able to enjoy a great fluffily tasty Mug Cake.
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Recipe Video: 1 Minute Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
I have created a recipe video for making this quick and easy delicious chocolate mug cake recipe and have already posted the video on my YouTube channel Bubli’s World Cuisine. It’s a step by step visual demonstration on how to make this tasty chocolate dessert in a minute. To see the recipe in action from start to finish, please click on the video. And for a printable version of this recipe please check the recipe card at the end of the blog:
1 Minute Microwave Mug Cake Ingredients List
- Flour – Regular plain flour will do the job.
- Sugar – White granulated sugar but can be substituted with brown.
- Cocoa Powder – Gives intense chocolate flavour making the mug cake rich.
- Baking Powder – Helps the mini cake become fluffy and rise.
- Oil – Makes these mug cakes light and soft.
- Milk – You can substitute with lactose free milk or plant based ones.
- Chocolate Chunks – Try to use quality chocolate for best result. You can use milk, dark or white.
How To Make Rice Chocolate Mousse:
Step-by-Step Instructions For How to make chocolate mug cake in the microwave in 1 minute:
Step 1: Mix The dry Ingredients
In a mug put Flour, Sugar, Baking powder & Cocoa powder and mix well.
Step 2: Mix In Wet Ingredients
Now add Milk & Oil and give a good mix to combine everything well.
Step 3: Add Chocolate
Now add roughly broken chocolate to the batter and push them on the batter.
Step 4: Cook In The Microwave
Place the mug in the centre of the microwave and cook for 1 minute in medium high. You might need to check at 45 seconds as every microwave oven is bit different in terms of heat.
Choosing the Right Ingredients:
Chocolate & Cocoa are the key ingredients for making this delicious fluffy Chocolate cake in a mug and hence the type of chocolate & Cocoa you choose is crucial for the desserts final taste. Opt for high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate and good quality cocoa for this recipe. The better the chocolate & cocoa, the more delicious your 1 minute chocolate cake will be.
Now, if you would like to make them Dairy Free, just substitute for Dairy free chocolate and you are good to go with same ration for the rest of the ingredients. And I’m sure so many people will find this recipe a very useful and tasty one for that.
I have noticed a huge difference in flavour depending on what type of cocoa and chocolate used in the baking. Try to use quality Cocoa and chocolate for best results.
1 Minute Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Flour
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 3 Tbsp Milk
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- Chocolate Chunks
Instructions
- In a mug put Flour, Sugar, Baking powder & Cocoa powder and mix well.
- Now add Milk & Oil and give a good mix to combine everything well.
- Add roughly broken chocolate to the batter and push them on the batter.
- Place the mug in the centre of the microwave and cook for 1 minute in medium high. You might need to check at 45 seconds as every microwave oven is bit different in terms of heat.
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Tips for Perfect NO FAIL 1 minute Mug Cakes
- Mix Mix Mix: To make really delicious fluffy mug cake you must make sure you have everything well combined. Stir dry ingredients well and then give a good mix after adding the wet making it the perfect batter.
- Test your microwave: Every microwave is different. Make sure you have the right temperature. You might need to keep them in the microwave for more or less seconds.
Tips for Perfect NO FAIL 1 minute Mug Cakes
I love making mug cakes. They are easy and delicious. And the best part is they are small portions – single servings which make it so much easier for me to enjoy a piece of dessert. Over the years I have experimented with mug cakes using different ingredients and flavours and many of them has come out amazing. Although this recipe for making Chocolate mug cake is my most favourite, there can be many other tasty variations.
Nutella Mug Cake – Made with dollop of delicious Nutella in the middle of the cake and come out soooo good.
Biscoff Mug Cake – Adds a twist of tasty Biscoff flavour to the cake making it different than other mug cakes cakes.
Peanut Butter Mug Cake – An absolute treat for peanut lovers. It’s a chocolate cake with Peanut butter or chips on the batter making it nutty and bit salty which balances the sweetness of the cake.
Vanilla Mug Cake – Vanilla mug cakes can me made fun by adding sprinkle to them. Adding chocolate chips can also be a tasty idea.
Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake – A lot of people loves Cinnamon flavour on their cake. These mug cakes are made with cinnamon sugar paste and cake mix and is a tasty one.
And many more!
If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with a dessert that take only a minute to bake and is tasty as well, give this 1 minute microwave Mug Cake a go and I’m sure everyone will be surprised. This recipe surely is an impressive one and the best Chocolate mug cake recipe I have ever tried. Happy Baking!
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FAQS
What Is Cake In A Mug
Mug cakes are cake made in a mug, they are single serving cake and usually made in the microwave. As these cakes are single serving small portions, they cook quickly and if done properly with good mixing and proper timing, you will end up having cake that are perfectly done from inside and so moist.
How do you make Cake In A Mug
Mug cake recipes calls for simple ingredients and the cakes are so rich in taste and flavour. It’s as simple as mixing all dry ingredients in a mug and adding wets to that. Good stirring to ensure everything is well combined and then a minute or so in the microwave to cook the cake. Simple.
Why do my mug cakes never work?
Mug cakes are really simple to make and a good recipe should give you fluffy tasty Mug cakes. Make sure to stir everything well. Put them one at a time in the centre of the microwave and keep an eye as every microwave is different. Also, it’s best to use a bigger mug so that they don’t flow outside and make a mess.
Are mug cakes safe to eat?
Mug cakes are absolutely safe to eat. Microwave can cook food much quicker than an traditional oven and a mug cake made in the microwave should be safe to eat even for kids.
Why don’t mug cakes use eggs?
The cooking process in a microwave is very quick. Mug cakes are small portions of cakes and can still rise perfectly without the use of eggs.
