Quick Chocolate Mug Cake (Light & Fluffy)

Name: Quick Chocolate Mug Cake (Light & Fluffy)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp self-raising flour; 1 tbsp natural granulated sweetener, if white, raw or coconut sugar, and counting your calories, remember to add this in; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for a mild chocolate cake OR 1 tablespoon for a darker. Level teaspoons.; ¼ tsp baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 tsp reduced fat butter, melted, or coconut oil; 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, or skim milk for an extra point. 2 1/2 tablespoons of milk if using 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.; ⅛ tsp pure vanilla extract; ¾ tbsp mini chocolate chips, milk or dark, divided - optional. See notes.

This light and fluffy chocolate mug cake is ready in under a minute in the microwave or about 15 minutes in the oven. A guilt-free treat that's perfect for a quick dessert fix.

Prep1 min
Cook1 min
Total2 min
DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Craving something sweet but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? This single-serving chocolate mug cake is the answer. It's incredibly easy to make, using simple ingredients you likely already have, and it delivers a moist, fluffy cake that satisfies your chocolate cravings without the extra calories.

Whether you're short on time or just want a personal treat, this recipe is perfect. You can make it in the microwave for a super quick dessert, or bake it in the oven for a slightly more traditional texture. Either way, you'll have a delicious, low-fat chocolate cake in minutes.

Ingredients

Servings 4

2 tbsp self-raising flour
1 tbsp natural granulated sweetener, if white, raw or coconut sugar, and counting your calories, remember to add this in
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for a mild chocolate cake OR 1 tablespoon for a darker. Level teaspoons.
¼ tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tsp reduced fat butter, melted, or coconut oil
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, or skim milk for an extra point. 2 1/2 tablespoons of milk if using 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
⅛ tsp pure vanilla extract
2 ¼ tsp mini chocolate chips, milk or dark, divided - optional. See notes.

Converted amounts are rounded.

Method

Take a 1/2-cup capacity mug and spray it with cooking oil spray. Add the flour, sweetener (or sugar), cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the mug. Whisk to combine.
Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
(Optional) Fold in 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate chips into the batter. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
Microwave method: Microwave on high for 40 seconds. Open the door and gently touch the top with your fingertip. If it's still slightly underdone in the middle, microwave for another 10 seconds until cooked through (but don't overdo it, as the cake will continue cooking in the mug once removed).
Oven method: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 1/2-cup capacity ramekin with cooking oil spray. Prepare the batter as above and bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For a fudgier texture, check after 11 minutes – the toothpick should come out slightly dirty but not with a lot of batter attached.
Serve warm, optionally with fruit, powdered sugar, ice cream, or whipped cream. This cake is also delicious on its own.

💡 Tips

For a fudgier cake, slightly underbake it in the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving.
If you don't have self-raising flour, you can use 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder.
To make it dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and a plant-based milk.

#Healthy #Easy #Quick (under 30 min)#Chocolate

Inspired by a recipe from Cafe Delites

Quick Chocolate Mug Cake (Light & Fluffy)

Ingredients

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