Description
This decadent chocolate mug cake is your perfect solution for when chocolate cravings strike! Made with simple ingredients in just minutes, this single-serving dessert is moist, fluffy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. The best part? You don’t even need to turn on your oven – just mix, microwave, and enjoy warm with melty chocolate chips in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup whole-wheat pastry flour (for best results, but use regular whole-wheat flour if that’s all you’ve got)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 5 tablespoons milk (can sub water)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz capacity), whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping if desired.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds (start checking at 60 seconds – cake should be set but still moist).
- Let cool for 1 minute before eating. Top with additional chocolate chips, whipped cream, or ice cream if desired.
Notes
Tips: For extra fudginess, reduce microwave time by 10 seconds. Substitutions: Use almond milk for dairy-free, coconut oil instead of butter for vegan. Storage: Best enjoyed immediately, but can be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: mug cake, chocolate dessert, quick dessert, single serving