This easy mug cake is easy to make with basic ingredients and comes together quickly in the microwave. What’s not to love?
How to Make a Mug Cake
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Mug Cake Ingredients
You likely already have all the ingredients for this chocolate mug cake recipe on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Flour: This easy chocolate mug cake recipe starts with all-purpose flour.
- Sugar: Sugar sweetens things up and balances the bitter cocoa powder.
- Cocoa powder: Two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder ensures a rich chocolate cake.
- Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavening agent, which means it helps the mug cake rise.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the mug cake, but it won’t make it taste salty.
- Milk: Milk keeps the cake batter from drying out during the microwaving process.
- Oil: A neutral oil, such as canola oil, keeps the batter moist without adding flavor.
- Water: A tablespoon of water helps create the perfect texture.
- Vanilla: A dash of vanilla extract is the perfect finishing touch.
How to Make Cake In a Mug
It couldn’t be easier to make a homemade mug cake: Combine the dry ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, stir in the wet ingredients, then cook in the microwave until the cake is done in the middle. You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below with detailed instructions.
Can You Make Mug Cake Ahead of Time?
Get ahead of the game and combine the dry ingredients ahead of time and store the mixture in an airtight container. That way, all you’ll have to do is add the liquid ingredients and microwave! (Fun tip: When it's all ready add a mug warmer to keep it nice and hot for longer.)
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I was craving something sweet, and this recipe was AWESOME,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “It only took about 5-7 minutes to throw it together and I added some salted caramel chips on top. It was great. Super moist and chocolaty.”
“Every mug cake I’ve ever tried came out gross and rubbery except this one,” says another community member. “The cake is sooo good! I put mini chocolate chips in it and ice cream on top when it was done. I’ve made this cake every day for the past week. I’m addicted!!!”
"This is PERFECT when I'm having a chocolate craving,” according to yet another community member. “PLUS: a bit of peanut butter mixed in is nice on occasion. I also like some raisins in it, for variety, OR peanut butter chips!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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⅛ teaspoon baking soda
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 tablespoon water
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract.
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Cook in the microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.
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Enjoy!
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Cook’s Note
For a healthier version, use 1 ½ tablespoons of plain unsweetened applesauce instead of canola oil, and use 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of water instead of milk.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 603 | Calories |
| 30g | Fat |
| 82g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 603 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 470mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 82g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 53g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 73mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 270mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
