Chocolate Mug Cake
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!
Chocolate Mug Cake
This rich and chocolatey treat is perfectly portioned, ready in less than two minutes, and requires only three simple ingredients.
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
• 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
Watch how to make it!
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 140Carbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 2g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 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!
This is a quick and delicious snack that my kids love!
Hi Tracey! So thrilled that your kids loved it…and that it was a breeze for you to prepare! Everyone’s happy…especially me!! 🙂
This is such a simple and delicious dessert to satisfy my chocolate craving!! And so easy to remember
3 2 1 (cake mix, water, chocolate chips)
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear this little recipe is satisfying your chocolate cravings – there’s nothing better than a quick fix for a sweet tooth, right? Thanks for sharing, and I’m thrilled you’re loving it!
I love all your recipes, the easier the better, I made the apple, gram cracker cake and it was delicious, loved it.
Hi Suzanne. Thanks for so much for your message and I’m so glad you’re enjoying my easy dessert recipes! It’s so great to have something quick and delicious to turn to when a sweet craving hits…and my 5-minute Apple Pie and this Chocolate Mug Cake are perfect!
So easy and so yummy. Satisfying for a chocolate craving.
Hi Fran! Thank you for your comment – it’s wonderful to hear that this recipe was so tasty and satisfying! 🙂
-Alison
Thank you Joy for this recipe. It’s yummy & so easy. I
Love the chocolate
Hi Mary, so glad you enjoyed the recipe and found it easy to prepare! Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts with us!
—Donna
We love this recipe!! We add 3 tbsp or a little more peeled grated (food chopper method) granny smith apples to your mug cake recipe. (& cook for 1 minute 16 seconds). So Yummy! And feel it’s a little more healthy with the apple added in.
Love this, Jane! What a delicious and clever twist!! I’m definitely going to try it this way, thanks for sharing!
Hi.
Wondering if I could make this ahead of time? And if so how would I store it?
Hi Bridget! Since my mug cakes are best enjoyed fresh and warm, I usually recommend making and eating them right away. If you’d like to prep ahead, you could measure out the dry ingredients in a little container or baggie, then just stir in the water when you’re ready to cook it. On the other hand, if you do make the mug cake and want to save it, you can cover and refrigerate it for a day or two, then reheat gently in the microwave…it may lose some of that just-baked fluffiness, but it should still be yummy. Hope this helps!