What is this? Another mug cake?
Can you FEEL how addicted I am to these? They are like your own personal dessert, and no one needs to know that you made it! One quick wash of a cup, and all the evidence of your broken diet, vow to not eat chocolate, whatever is gone!
Now that is something I can sink my teeth into!
If you were to ask me which of the mug cakes that I have made recently is my favorite, I would have to say this one. Hands down. Maybe the peanut butter mug cake comes in a close second, but this one I’d say is pretty perfect.
And after a grueling week, you deserve it!
One Minute Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients
This One Minute Easy Chocolate Mug Cake uses only 8 simple ingredients. All you need is:
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- all purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- white sugar
- baking powder
- neutral oil (I love coconut oil, but vegetable oil or canola oil work well too)
- milk
- small splash of vanilla extract
That’s it!!
Tips
To make this mug cake vegan: all you need to do is use a non-dairy milk in place of the whole milk. I suggest either coconut milk or oat milk to maintain the same fluffy cake texture, but I have used both soy milk and almond milk with success.
Make sure you keep an eye on your microwave mug cake while cooking. Depending upon the size of your microwave-safe mug, it may be prone to spilling out of the top of the mug while its cooking. I recommend a large coffee mug for this recipe, but if you have a smaller mug it will boil over in your microwave oven. Also, different microwaves cook things differently. Take note of how long it takes for the cake to cook, and if it starts to overflow stop the microwave then restart it again after a couple of seconds. Then next time, you will know how long it will take to cook.
Variations
Add in your favorite mix-ins. I love adding in chocolate chips, but fresh fruit or nuts work well too! I like adding half the toppings halfway through so they don’t sink to the bottom of the mug.
Top it with your favorite toppings. This mini chocolate cake pairs so well with a scoop of ice cream, or chocolate frosting. But you could also top it with chocolate hazelnut spread, whipped cream or whatever else you have on hand.
More Microwave Cakes
Like this One Minute Chocolate Mug Cake? Then you will love these small batch desserts:
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Give it a star rating, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
One Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 5 tsp cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 8 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 Tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the cocoa powder, flour, salt, sugar and baking powder until fully combined.
- Add in the coconut oil, milk and vanilla until fully incorporated. Transfer to a microwave safe mug, and microwave for 30 seconds and see if it’s done. If not, microwave for 10 second intervals.
I need to stop looking at your amazing mug cakes – they are sooooo tempting! Yum!
Mmm… looks so good. Don't think one cup is enough for me 😀
Have never made a mug cake before but this chocolate one does not only look totally delicious but is also super quick and easy to make. Wow!! I'm impressed and I'm going to make one and hide the evidence! Thanks and best wishes!! 😀
I totally need to make this after my husband goes to bed… he'll never know 🙂 Haha I love it!
Sues
You had me at one minute! I like quick and easy 😉
This is super quick & easy ! It looks good too!
A personalized dessert?! You sell it well 😉 Looks so moist!
wow, that's what a devine quicky dessert…
ganna try this for sure!!!
I still haven't tried making a mug cake but after seeing all the ones you've shared I think I definitely need to get on board 🙂 This looks awesome!
Deeelicious, and no eggs! This is stuff I always have in my cupboard, mmmmm. Quick chocolate fix for the win 😀
Do you happen to know how long you would have to bake a microwave cup-cake by the way? I might not have a microwave, but if I am a liiiiitle patient, I can still get my fix I reckon 🙂 x
It would take 8-10 minutes baked at 350. So a little longer than in a microwave, but you still get your personalized chocolate fix 🙂
That would be so worth it! Thanks for the heads up 😀 x
It looks delicious, moist and so much chocolaty! And so clever too … no one needs to know that you made it! Well done!
Love how quick and easy this makes getting your chocolate fix!
Yummmm this is the ultimate student chocolate fix 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I have never made mug cake – but I need to! Such a quick, easy way to get a quick fix and delicious dessert!
Cathleen,
our mug cake looks so good, but dangerous to have around. good thing it's just a couple of bites, perfect for any chocolate fix.
This is what I do when I'm out of eggs! Perfect!
Wow 1 minute and I have a perfectly portioned cake?! This could be the beginning of the end!
Yum! this sounds super yummy 😉 I need to try this!
hi there, this definitely something to try, quick and easy.Love your sharing.
What an interesting recipe! I have honestly never tried to do anything other than warming up dishes in the microwave. You certainly have a nice PR plan for this dessert 🙂
Your killing me here with all your great recipes, there is so many I need to try!!
Thanks Lynda!! It is a good one 🙂
Such a simple and delicious recipe! Love that this can be made so quickly… great way to satisfy those late night cravings! YUM!!
Agree! Thanks Angela 🙂
This is such an easy recipe and the cake is so delicious that it will be dangerous if you can’t stop making this every day! 😀
Haha, right?? So hard to stop myself from making it every day 😉
So easy and delicious! This will be my new chocolate mug cake recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Yay so glad! Thanks Traci 🙂
I was so excited to see this recipe because I always love the idea of little, personal mug cakes – something easy to whip up when you just need a super-fast, small dessert. But honestly, I rarely make them because they’re usually not one bit healthy … so I was super happy to scroll down to the recipe card and see that your version really is much healthier! Game on!! Thanks for the recipe!
Yay! This is definitely a healthier version to the ones I usually see. Thanks Shelly 🙂
My daughter loves this recipe! I can’t wait for her to make it again!
Yay! I am glad she likes it! Thanks Beth