3 Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe!If you are looking for an easy DIY mason jar gift idea, or you want to have an easy way to feed a sweet tooth chocolate craving, then you should try making this ridiculously easy mug cake mix! This has to be one of the easiest dessert recipes I have ever made!!
How to make cake in a mug?
Good news! This cake in a mug recipe is super easy! You only need three simple ingredients to make the mug cake mix. You will make enough cake mix for close to 100 mug cake servings! Add 3 tablespoons of the mix to a mug and then you literally just add two tablespoons of water, microwave for 1 minute, and you have an easy chocolate mug cake that will satisfy any chocoholics cravings.
Check out this 90 Second Easy Microwave Brownie in a Mug recipe that I made here which is similar. You could then taste test between the two and see which one you like better.
This chocolate mug cake is super easy because you can make the mix ahead of time. Then when you need a quick dessert for company, or just have a chocolate craving yourself, it is super easy to make the cake whenever you want!
Here is the List of Minimal Ingredients Needed for Your Chocolate Mug Cake:
- 1 box of angel food cake mix
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 bag of semi sweet chocolate chips
- 16 oz mason jars for storage
Makes 3 1/2 jars, which will make approximately 10 mug cakes for each full jar of this chocolate cake in a coffee mug.
How do you make a mug cake from scratch?
- Get a large mixing bowl and pour in one box of angel food cake mix.
- Add 1 box of chocolate cake mix.
How do you make a mug cake better?
3. By adding one bag of chocolate chips of course! Chocolate chips are the third ingredient needed to make your 3 ingredient mug cake. You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. If you don’t want that much chocolate in your cake, you can use any flavored chips or candies you prefer. But in my opinion, chocolate chips are the best part of this delicious cake. 😉 If you want to keep the chips out of the mix, you can always add a handful of chocolate chips right before you cook it.
If you prefer a vanilla mug cake, you can use 1 box of angel food cake and mix it with a box of vanilla cake mix. For the third ingredient, you could add peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, or any other bonus goodie that you would want in your 3 ingredient mug cake vanilla flavored.
4. Get (4) 16oz mason jars and fill them with this chocolate mug cake mixture. Your mix will fill about 3 and 1/2 16oz mason jars. (enough for 30+ servings!)
If you want to give these as a gift, then be sure to fill out the form below and you can get the free printable recipe tag that you can tie onto your jars! You may just want to print this out for yourself so that you can always remember the easy 3-2-1 recipe on how to make your mug cake.
5. To make your mug cake, add three tablespoons of mug cake mix into a mug. Then add 2 tablespoons of water and stir well.
Which type of mug is used for mug cake?
You can use any microwave safe bowl or mug. I also recommend a small mug (or small bowl) vs. a large mug. A larger mug may be too deep for your spoon to be able to scoop out the yummy goodness from this cake in a mug.
6. Your cooking time is a short 1 minute in the microwave!!
7. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles! Or choose any topping of your choice. If you are a Nutella lover – add a dollup of that! Or add a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
This is the perfect easy dessert for kids! My kids went nuts when I brought them their first mug cake! This also is very convenient because I can make individual servings and not worry about my oven heating up the house on a hot summer day! Also, these are so easy to make, that it’s the perfect way for kids to make their own easy treats!
I will be honest and say that since this cake is not a dense, super moist cake. If you are looking for that – then you’ll want to take the time and make this amazing Homemade Moist Chocolate Whole Cake Recipe with Pudding instead.
But for an easy recipe to have chocolate cake on hand at any moment, this mug cake recipe is the answer!
Do you have your own version of the chocolate microwave mug cake that you’d like to share? Leave us tips and ingredients in the comments below!Looking for more great recipes for easy desserts? Check these out:
- Homemade Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe with Pudding
- 90 Second Easy Microwave Brownie in a Mug
- Cheesecake Cups Recipe with Oreo Thin Cookies Crust
See below for the recipe page you can print!
FAQs
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. Cook in the microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.
Do you put eggs in mug cake? ›
So for a single-serving mug cake, just skip the egg; a whole egg will overpower the small amount of batter (and it's pretty tough to divide an egg in quarters). Luckily, you don't need the egg—a pinch of baking powder is enough to help the batter rise up the sides of the mug.
Why did my mug cake turn out rubbery? ›
This is likely because your mug is too small, or you added too much baking powder. Measure accurately and make sure your mug is at least 10oz in volume. Why is my chocolate mug cake rubbery or dry? A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements.
What is a secret ingredient for cakes? ›
Mayonnaise: The Hidden Gem in Cake Recipes
Made up of eggs and oil, mayonnaise acts as an emulsifier, adding creaminess and moisture to your cake.
Why is my mug cake hard? ›
you are putting it for too long a time. All the water evaporates. There are recipes for microwaveable cakes. These are by the mug, so small quantities.
Can you eat raw mug cake batter? ›
Let's make this simple: No. Eating uncooked dough or batter can make you severely sick. The primary risk comes from flour.
Can I use milk instead of eggs in cupcakes? ›
Some alternatives to eggs in baking include applesauce, mashed banana, yogurt or silken tofu, flaxseed or chia seed "eggs," and commercial egg replacers. Milk alone cannot replace eggs in baking due to differences in their properties. Vinegar & baking soda.
What can you substitute for egg yolk in mug cake? ›
The best substitutes for egg yolks
- Aquafaba.
- Silken tofu.
- Flax or chia seeds.
- Soda water.
- Vinegar and baking soda.
If you purposely or accidentally used baking soda instead of baking powder without making any changes to your recipe, you'll definitely end up with a bitter taste. Remember, baking soda is an alkaline, or base, ingredient that naturally has a bitter taste. Baking powder is a multi-ingredient leavener.
Can mug cake mix go bad? ›
Baking mixes can generally be used past their expiration date, but they may not perform as well as they would if they were fresh. Over time, the ingredients in the mix can lose their potency, leading to a change in flavor, texture, and overall quality of the baked goods.
Homemade cakes can taste like flour if they are not cooked properly. When cakes taste like flour, it is due to one or more reasons; the ratio of wet to dry ingredients could be off, the components may not have been mixed properly, or the cake is undercooked.
What ingredient makes cake fluffy? ›
Leavening Agents
Breads, cakes, cookies, and nearly all baked goods require a leavening agent. These are the key ingredients that make a cake rise. There are two types of leavening agents, chemical (baking soda and baking powder) and biological (yeast).
What are the 5 main ingredients in cake? ›
These basic ingredients for baking a cake are; flour, eggs, fat (usually butter), sugar, salt, a form of liquid (usually milk), and leavening agents (such as baking soda).
What is the main ingredient that makes a cake moist? ›
One common ingredient swap that is known to help make cakes remarkably moist is using milk instead of water. Try switching out any water in your recipe for full-fat milk or buttermilk for a moist, decadent texture. Another ingredient that can enhance the moisture of your cake is mayonnaise.
Why are mug cakes popular? ›
Mug cakes have grown in popularity in the last few years as a quick, convenient and comforting snack designed for impulsive indulgence. These individual-sized desserts are made by mixing the ingredients of a regular cake in a mug; the batter is then baked in the microwave for a couple of minutes until it rises.
What are cakes in cups called? ›
A cupcake (AmE), fairy cake (BrE), or bun (IrE) is a small cake designed to serve one person, which may be baked in a small thin paper or aluminum cup. As with larger cakes, frosting and other cake decorations such as fruit and candy may be applied.
Is Betty Crocker mug cake vegan? ›
CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, EGG AND SOY INGREDIENTS.
Are baking soda and baking powder the same? ›
Baking soda and baking powder are not the same. Sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda are other names for baking soda. Baking powder is made of baking soda plus cream of tartar and cornstarch. Baking powder can be substituted for baking soda by tripling the amount of baking powder.
