The cabin is gorgeous. It is on the lake, and we go swimming everyday because it is So. Freaking. Hot. Which is nice…until you want to bake something.
Thank goodness for the microwave oven.
This cake was born from not wanting to make the kitchen hot, and not wanting to to have a lot of dessert. Mug cakes are my newest obsession. And when I have an obsession, I go all out.
As a warning, this mug cake isn’t as sweet as my eggless chocolate mug cake, or my microwave brownie in a cup, so if you want a sweeter dessert, try either one of those, or add more sugar to this. Or you could even make a frosting for this cake. As for me, I am fine with cakes..sweet or not.
This is a great way to satisfy your chocolate tooth..with only 4 ingredients! Mug cakes are my new favorite thing to do during the summer months.
4 Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3 1/2 Tbsp milk of choice
- 3 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips and milk in a microwave safe mug. Microwave for 30-35 seconds, then stir with a fork until the chocolate is completely melted. If the chocolate is not yet melted, microwave for an additional 15 seconds and mix again.
- Add in the flour and baking powder, and mix until fully combined. Microwave for 1 minute, and see if it’s done. If not, continue to microwave in thirty second intervals.
Sounds great and the kitchen stayed cool and you satisfied dessert. Blessings, Catherine
Yum! This is awesome because it's only 4 ingredients and doesn't involve any weird measurements like so many mug cakes. I'm going to veganize this by using almond milk. 🙂
One word – dangerous! 🙂
Tasty and quick recipe!
Cathleen, I see you are at it again! I have been meaning to try your mug cakes but somehow I stopped myself because I knew I would be on to something dangerous. hah..hah…
Hi Cathleen , what a great way to satisfy your chocolate craving , thanks for sharing 🙂
Like the idea of making small portion of dessert…thanks for the inspiration Cathleen!
Enjoy your week 😀
Omg…swimming in a lake sounds so beautiful!!! Can`t say no to a mug cake, right? 😛
Resourceful AND very tasty-looking, Cathleen!
delicious! Enjoy your vacation Cathleen =)
What a great idea for a mug cake, delicious and indulgent 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
It has been ages since I last had a mug cake. Have to make this soon!
I need to pass this chocolate mug cake recipe along to my daughter. She HATES cooking!! She LOVES chocolate!! This is right up her alley. Made in a mug!!
Hahah. I am right there with your daughter! AND ready in under 5 minutes 😉
One of the things I love about mug cakes is it prevents me from eating more than I should, as I’m apt to do when it comes to chocolate cake! I love that your recipe only has 4 ingredients and looks so delicious and satisfying! Of course, what’s going to stop me from having TWO mug cakes? 😉
Hahah. I didn’t even think about having more than one mug cake! Good idea 😉
It sounds wonderful there where you are! Mug cakes are so cool, but I have never made one. It seems pretty easy and perfect to satisfy my chocolate cravings. I like that it isn’t overly sweet!
You must try it sometime!
I’m loving the idea of a mini-cake, in a mug! I’m also loving the idea of not heating up the whole kitchen for a bite of heaven; looking forward to trying this easy chocolate treat!
With summer approaching, I am going to be making this on repeat!
I am currently addicted to mug cakes! I love them so much! This is going to be one I try soon for sure!
Same here! Let me know if you give it a go!
This is a perfect recipe for lazy people like me! Sometimes, I just crave something chocolaty but too lazy to bake a real dessert) So, next time I will definitely make this chocolate mug cake!
Right?? I am the exact same way 🙂
Oh man, recipes like this are SO DANGEROUS. It’s easy to avoid cake when I know I have to spend an hour baking and assembling one, but to know I can get cake whenever I want it so easily? The temptation is too strong!
Hahha, right? I don’t know if I love or hate having this recipe!
What a simple tasty treat!! I love recipes like this that are so easy even small childern can make them with supervision. Thanks for sharing!!
Yes!! It is so easy and fun to make 🙂
What a great recipe — my grandson is getting into cooking and he loves chocolate. This is such an easy recipe he can make for each member of the family. I can’t wait to share it with him.
This would be perfect to make with your grandson!
Oh wow.. .what a brilliant idea – cake in a mug. I never tried anything like this before. It’s so easy and looks delicious. I must give this a try asap. This may become my next obsession.
You must give it a go! It is so quick and easy 🙂
This is something i never thought would be this easy, nor would have such few ingredient. This is such a great recipe; and to have cake that quick ?! This must be a dream !
Yes!! I always make it when I am craving cake. Meaning almost every day, haha
This is going to be my kids next project in the kitchen. They love mug cakes and when it’s chocolate they love it even more. Looks amazing, i’m sure they’ll love this when they try it.
I am sure they would love it! Let me know if they give it a go!
Hi I can’t have milk and I am not a fan of the substitutes. Can I use water to replace the milk aspect?
Sure you can! It just won’t be as rich and fluffy as mine.
Let me know if you give it a go!
I just finished making it and it tastes incredible! The flavor isn’t as rich but the consistency is very nice! Best recipe ever!
Yay!! I am so glad 🙂