This rich and chocolatey treat is perfectly portioned, ready in less than two minutes, and requires only three simple ingredients. The end result is shockingly rich and indulgent and will most definitely hit your sweet spot. I love to enjoy it warm with a squirt of whipped cream and pinch of cocoa powder.

You can also customize this treat to make your own delish variation. Love mocha? Add a dash of instant coffee or espresso powder to the batter. Bananas for banana or berries? Stir in some chopped fruit. Crazy for chocolate peanut butter? Mix in a teaspoon of your favorite nut butter and be ready to drool. Thanks to this lightened up creation you really can have your cake and eat it, too. You’re welcome!

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Chocolate Mug Cake

This rich and chocolatey treat is perfectly portioned, ready in less than two minutes, and requires only three simple ingredients.
Servings: 1 cake
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons fudgy chocolate “boxed” cake mix
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a microwavable mug or ramekin and thoroughly mix. Microwave for 50 seconds. Let cool, then dig in.
  • For a tasty topper, add a squirt of whipped topping and dash of cocoa powder, or spread on 2 tablespoons of light chocolate pudding for “icing.” Add ~15 calories for either.

Notes

Try these delicious variations!
• For mocha cake, mix 1½ teaspoons instant ground coffee or espresso powder into the batter for 50 seconds
• For fruity cake, add ¼ to ½ chopped banana or ¼ cup sliced strawberries or blueberries into the batter and microwave for ~1 minute 10 seconds
• For chocolate-peanut butter, add 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter into the batter and microwave for ~1 minute 10 seconds
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 2g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 18g— Natural Sugar: 6g— Added Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!