Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe for Chocolate Mug Cake (Microwave + Hot Chocolate Mix)

This recipe for chocolate mug cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be prepared in just minutes (with your handy-dandy microwave).

This single-serving dessert cake will satisfy your chocolate craving with just one bite. Not only does it taste like heaven, but it kinda looks like it too!

Hot chocolate mug cake is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand: flour, milk, hot chocolate mix, oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Marshmallows and chocolate chips can be added for extra yum-factor, but are not required!

You can add as many or as few chocolate chips as you want to, depending on how much chocolate flavor you want in your mug cake. If you want to make this mug cake look even more impressive, I suggest adding some sprinkles, cinnamon, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top before serving!

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• One-Bowl, Easy Clean-Up
• How to Make A Chocolate Mug Cake in The Microwave - Complete How-To Guide
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Can I Make Chocolate Mug Cake without Hot Chocolate Mix?
• Equipment
• Storage
• Some Baking Tips for Your Next Heavenly Chocolate Mug Cake
• FAQ
• Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe for Chocolate Mug Cake (Microwave + Hot Chocolate Mix)

One-Bowl, Easy Clean-Up

This recipe for chocolate mug cake is the perfect treat when you want something sweet but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

You can even combine ingredients in a single microwave-safe mug for easy clean-up later. It’s also a great recipe for kids to help with - they'll love making and decorating their own individual mug cakes (candy, cookies, whip cream, sprinkles, and ice cream are all fair game!).

What makes this delicious cake recipe so unexpectedly creamy and moist is our secret ingredient - hot chocolate mix!

This easy dessert will set your heart aflutter and bring back all the childhood feels, (like taking that first-morning sip of a steamy mug of hot chocolate) with marshmallows - of course!

This chocolate mug cake is a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It makes one serving, so if you need more, then just double or triple the ingredients (we actually doubled the recipe for our photos since we were using an oversized mug). A single-serving fits perfectly into a standard 11-ounce mug.

It's a great treat for those who are watching their calories (just use reduced sugar hot chocolate mix) or for those who are on the go. You can even make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat it!

How to Make A Chocolate Mug Cake in The Microwave - Complete How-To Guide

These chocolate mug cakes are so easy to make and you can even customize them by adding a variety of toppings!

This recipe for chocolate mug cake is perfect for those days when you want something sweet but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen baking. The best part about these cakes is that they only take about 5-7 minutes to prepare, so you won’t have to wait long before you get your first bite!

Instructions

This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a chocolate mug cake in the microwave. The recipe is super simple, and you can whip it up in no time!

Hint: Adding a ring of marshmallows around the inside edge of the mug will allow them to melt down the sides for a prettier finished look.

Substitutions

If you are looking for a vegan or gluten-free chocolate mug cake, you're in the right place. Just make these simple substitutions:

• Vegan - instead of milk try oat or almond milk and a scoop of dairy free ice cream to garnish.
• Gluten Free - use gluten free all-purpose flour.

Can I Make Chocolate Mug Cake without Hot Chocolate Mix?

Yes. You can make chocolate mug cake with cocoa powder instead of hot chocolate mix. Hot chocolate mix is quite different from cocoa powder, so you'll need a few additional ingredients to make it work. You will need:

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe Ingredients (without hot cocoa mix):

• ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (to enhance the chocolate flavor)
• mini chocolate chips
• mini marshmallows

Got all the ingredients? Now, get ready to make a chocolate mug cake in the microwave. Here's how.

1. Measure out milk, oil, vanilla extract, & salt into your mug. Mix together well.
2. Add in cocoa powder & sugar, & mix.
3. Add flour & mix.
4. Top with mini chocolate chips & mini marshmallows.
5. Put the cup with the batter into the microwave and heat it for sixty to ninety seconds, or until the middle of the cake is almost set.
6. Be careful when taking the cup out of the microwave, as it will be quite hot. Then wait until it has cooled just a bit before topping it with the things you like.
7. Enjoy your chocolate mug of heaven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whatever toppings you would like!

Equipment

Any microwave will do the trick! But, if you're in the market for a microwave there are some great options out there today. Save space and get more for your money with an air-fryer/microwave combo like this.

Storage

You can store your mug cake in the refrigerator for several days.

FAQ

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