Double Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
This Double Chocolate Mug Cake is rich, moist, and loaded with chocolate flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's ready in about 5 minutes using the microwave. Perfect when you need a quick chocolate dessert for one or two people.
Yield: 4 People
Equipment
- 1 Microwave-safe mug
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 Whisk
- 2 Fork
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Microwave
- 5 Toothpick
- 1 Butter or cooking spray
Materials
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup self-rising flour
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder (instead of vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Lightly grease two microwave-safe mugs with butter or cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the wet ingredients. Whisk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared mugs, filling each only about halfway.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the top.
- Microwave each mug cake for about 1 minute, depending on the wattage of your microwave.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. If needed, microwave for an additional 10–15 seconds.
- Let the mug cake cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy warm on its own or top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overfill the mug, as the cake rises significantly while cooking.
- Microwave cooking times vary depending on your microwave's power.
- Espresso powder can be used instead of vanilla extract to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- For an extra gooey cake, add additional chocolate chips to the center before microwaving.
- Let the cake rest for 1–2 minutes after cooking, as it will be very hot.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 290mg
- Potassium: 190mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 27g