Description
A warm, fluffy chocolate chip mug cake made in just minutes! This quick and easy single-serving dessert is soft, gooey, and packed with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a late-night treat or when you need a homemade dessert fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (lightly packed)
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug (8-12 oz), whisk together flour, brown sugar, and baking powder.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in half of the chocolate chips, then sprinkle the remaining chips on top.
- Microwave on high power for 60 seconds. If needed, microwave in 10-second intervals until set.
- Let the cake rest for 1-2 minutes before enjoying. Serve as is or with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Adjust microwave time based on wattage (lower wattage may need extra seconds).
- For a lava cake effect, press a piece of chocolate into the center before microwaving.
- Serving suggestion: Add whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel for extra indulgence
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate chip mug cake, microwave mug cake, easy mug cake, single-serving dessert, quick chocolate cake, gooey mug cake