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Chocolate Mug Cake for Two Recipe

Published: Feb 7, 2018 · Modified: Mar 19, 2020 by Anna 19 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Chocolate Mug Cake for Two is a fluffy and soft chocolate cake cooked in microwave! Perfect little treat that comes together in just under 5 minutes.

This cake is a fun treat, just like Valentine's Day Puppy Chow, Chocolate Bark and the Chocolate Mousse.

chocolate cake in heart ramekin
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy chocolate cake with a fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth crumb is the perfect little treat for special occasions, date nights or simply when you are craving a chocolate cake but not the work that comes with making a big one. This Chocolate Mug Cake for Two can be cooked in a mug or ramekin, under 2 minutes in the microwave. No oven needed!

This recipe does not require an egg so it's very easy to double or triple the ingredients to make more servings. The frosting is super easy to make too! Simply sprinkle chopped chocolate or chocolate chips on top of still hot cake and cover loosely. Let it sit until the chocolate melts, then spread it evenly. Add sprinkles and serve!

Ingredients:

  • all-purpose flour
  • granulated sugar
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • apple cider vinegar
  • vanilla extract
  • oil
  • water
  • chocolate chips
perfect chocolate cake cooked in microwave

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Instructions:

Cooking a cake in a mug and in the microwave is very easy! All you need is basic cake ingredients whisked together and cooked in a greased 8 oz. mug or ramekin.

  • Whisk all of the ingredients in a one-cup measuring glass cup and pour into the mug it will be cooked in. It ensures that all of the ingredients and whisk together until smooth.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chunks or chips over the top of the cake OR drop a caramel-filled chocolate square into the center for a sweet surprise. This cake is not overly sweet which is perfect if you are adding chocolate chunks or chips to the batter.
  • Cook the cake in the microwave for 1 minute, then check. If there is a spot in the center that looks uncooked, add 15 more seconds of cooking time. Check again with a toothpick inserted into a few places of the cake. Add 10 more seconds of cooking if needed.
  • Once done, sprinkle more chocolate chunks or chips over the top of still hot cake, loosely cover with an inverted plate or a lid (if you are using the ramekin) and let sit for a few minutes until the chocolate melts. Spread with a back of a spoon or small spatula. Add sprinkles! Let the cake cool and then serve.
heart shaped ramekin with chocolate cake batter

No eggs or milk

This recipe does not call for egg or milk. All you need is apple cider vinegar, water and oil for the wet ingredients, and flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt for the dry ingredients. It is the same recipe I use for my favorite and Best Chocolate Cake or eggless chocolate cupcakes. It makes a rich in color (almost reddish) crumb with a soft and fluffy texture. Each bite melts in your mouth. It's delightful!

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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two Recipe

Author: Anna
Fluffy and soft chocolate cake cooked in microwave! Perfect little treat that comes together in just under 5 minutes.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 229 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 ½ tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions
 

  • Grease 8 oz. microwave safe mug or ramekin. Set aside.
  • In a one cup measuring cup or small mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt).
  • Add vinegar, oil and water and whisk until smooth. Make sure there is no dry flour remaining at the bottom of the cup. Use spatula if needed to make sure all of the ingredients are combined into one smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared mug or ramekin. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips over the top.
  • Place mug in microwave and cook for 1 minute. Check the cake. If there is a spot in the center that looks uncooked, cook cake for 15 more seconds. Check again and add 10 seconds, if needed. Check cake with a toothpick in a few places.
  • Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the top of hot cake, cover with inverted small plate or lid (if using a ramekin) and let sit until the chocolate melts. Spread with a back of a spoon or small spatula. Add sprinkles. Let the cake cool slightly. Serve.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for 8 oz. mug or ramekin. It can be easily doubled or tripled to make more serving.
  • You can drop a caramel-filled chocolate square in the center of the batter just before cooking for a sweet surprise. Keep that in mind when checking the cake for doneness.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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  1. Victoria says

    June 26, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Can I substitute coca powder for chocolate syrup?

    Reply
  2. Kristine Simons says

    July 30, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is the second time I made this and my husband loves it. We are on a very restrictive eating plan so I made some substitutions:. whole wheat pastry flour and stevia. Cut the amount of chips by half. Delicious and no we do not share! One for each of us.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      July 30, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      Hi Kristine! Yay! That's fantastic! I am so glad you were able to adapt it and it was a hit! Thank you so much for sharing and for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  3. Sandra says

    February 13, 2018 at 6:24 am

    5 stars
    This is SO adorable! I can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  4. Sandra says

    February 13, 2018 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    What an adorable treat for Valentine's Day! I can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    February 08, 2018 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    Such a great gift idea! Looks so irresistible!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      Thank you, Erin!

      Reply
  6. Allyson Zea says

    February 08, 2018 at 8:03 am

    I love a good mug cake! I am going to make these on Valentine's Day!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      Yay! Awesome! I hope you love it, Allyson!

      Reply
  7. Karlynn says

    February 08, 2018 at 7:19 am

    5 stars
    I love desserts for two. I just have a hard time sharing when chocolate is involved.

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      haha! Chocolate does that to you!

      Reply
  8. Jacque Hastert says

    February 08, 2018 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    Do I have to share?

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      Not at all. 😀 You can always make two of them!

      Reply
  9. Des says

    February 07, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    Just the perfect amount for two people. However, I don't know if I could share 😉

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Haha! I hope you love it, Des!

      Reply
  10. Sabrina says

    February 07, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    What a great treat! Love how easy this comes together and that I won't tempted by any leftovers hanging around.

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Exactly! No big leftover cake taking space on the counter. This is just so much easier!

      Reply
  11. Jen says

    February 07, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    This is so perfect for Valentine's day! Great way to celebrate once the kids have gone to bed and we don't have to share, haha!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      February 08, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Haha! Totally understand! Thanks, Jen!

      Reply
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