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This chocolate chip mug cake is light, fluffy, and moist, with plenty of chocolate chips! Made without eggs and without dairy, it’s a single serving dessert perfect to satisfy the sweet tooth! Under 200 calories for the entire mug cake.
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
We all love an easy mug cake recipe. Currently on my rotation is a pumpkin mug cake, gingerbread mug cake, and this easy chocolate chip mug cake.
While I am all for the fancy cake and dessert flavors, most of the time, the simple flavors are what tantalizes my taste buds. I think that is why a vanilla cake will always be my favorite kind of cake. That is also what inspired me to make a single mug cake version of it!
This is my current favorite dessert to make when I’m craving a little something after dinner. I’m not someone who enjoys having lots of dessert leftovers in my fridge, so having the possibility to make a single serving version has been a lifesaver! It requires less than a minute to prep and just a minute to make in the microwave! When you want a decadent and satisfying dessert in less than 5 minutes, this is your answer.
It uses simple and easy ingredients and no dairy or eggs whatsoever. That is perfect for those wanting a vegan dessert, and it can also be made gluten free.
Don’t worry if you don’t use a microwave- this recipe comes with instructions to make it in the oven!
How do you make a chocolate chip mug cake?
The Ingredients
- All purpose flour– Either plain flour or gluten free flour. If you use gluten free flour, be sure to use a brand that has xanthan gum added to it.
- Baking powder– Gives the mug cake some fluffiness and rise.
- Granulated sweetener of choice– Any sweetener can be used. White sugar, unrefined sugar, or even sugar free substitutes, like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- Vegan butter– Use vegan butter from a block, and not from a spread. The latter variety often have added water to them, which can affect the overall texture of the mug cake. If you don’t follow a vegan diet, traditional butter or margarine can be used.
- Milk of choice– I used unsweetened almond milk, but any milk of choice will work.
- Chocolate chips of choice– Use a mix of mini chocolate chips and traditional chocolate chips so the chocolate chips are distributed evenly in the cake.
The Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, add your dry ingredients and mix well. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, and mix well. Fold through the chocolate chips, reserving a few to top the mug cake with. Transfer the cake batter into a microwave safe bowl or ramekin (6-8 inches) and microwave for 1 minute. If the cake isn’t cooked, continue microwaving in 10-second spurts until done.
Can I make this in the oven?
If you don’t own a microwave or would prefer to bake this in the oven instead, you can easily do so!
Simply grease a 6-inch ovenproof ramekin and bake at 180C/350F for 10-12 minutes, or until a skewer comes out the center clean.
Tips to make the best chocolate chip mug cake recipe
- Depending on the power capabilities of your microwave, you may need to cook your mug cake longer than indicated. If it isn’t cooked completely after one minute, continue to microwave in 20-second bursts until done.
- Use a mix of mini chocolate chips and standard chocolate chips so they disperse in the mug cake evenly.
- Easily double or triple this recipe if you’d like a larger mug cake or want to share it with a special someone.
- Do not prepare the batter in advance- make the cake just before you intend to eat it.
More Easy Mug Cake recipes
- Vanilla Mug Cake
- Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
- 100 calorie chocolate mug cake
- Protein Brownie
- Coffee Mug Cake
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour gluten free, if needed
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar of choice * See notes
- 1 tablespoon butter vegan or standard, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoon milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips of choice
Instructions
For the microwave version
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix well. Add your softened butter and milk and whisk until combined. Fold through the chocolate chips.
- Grease a large mug or microwave safe ramekin generously and pour the batter in it. Microwave for 1 minute.
For the oven version
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 6 inch ramekin with oil and set aside.
- Follow directions as above and once ready, bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutrition
I’m obsessed with how fluffy this looks!! Happy 2 year blog-aversary 🙂 🙂
Thanks so much, Ceara!
Happy 2 year blogiversary! My two year was at the end of July, and I’m hosting a giveaway over this weekend to celebrate :). So glad to have ‘met’ you….now when can I get up to NYC, gosh darnit!!!
Thanks Jess! Here’s so many more to come!
Congrats on two years, Arman! That is quite the accomplishment. I’m so glad to have found your blog. Now, I smile whenever I see a new post 🙂
My version of success when it comes to blogging is simply reaching out to people and hoping that my story/posts sparks a desire for someone to do something great like choose recovery for an eating disorder or simply take time for themselves. Receiving a few comments here and there isn’t bad either!
I do you the microwave a lot! I have a feeling I will be using it a lot more this upcoming fall 😉
*use oops!
Thanks so much, Alison- That means a tonne! I think your version of success is amazing- Keep going at it! 🙂
Happy blogiversary! I remember reading back when you were on Blogger. Time has flown! And if only I was making $10k a month – I could live in a hotel instead of a shitty hostel haha
Thanks Tara!
ummm, SPRINKLES AREN’T OPTIONAL.
When it comes to blogging, I’m still figuring out what success means and I’ve been at it for over 3 years now. I guess it’s putting out relatable, quality content and connecting with the people that I want to connect with.
Including you – when are we going to braid each others hair?!
Once you watch American idol, geeze! 🙂
Thanks buddy!
Happy 2 years! One day we’ll make $10K a month. Maybe. If we win the lottery. LOL!
Now, send me a cake!
Hahah thanks Laura!
I will definitely try this (with the flax egg). It is so hard to find both paleo AND vegan approved baking recipes. Thank you so much!
Your so welcome, Abbey! 🙂
HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY!!! I am so proud of you and so happy for all of your success. You’ve worked so hard and it shows. You absolutely deserve every bit of success and every sprinkle on that cake! I’ll be making one today in your honor 🙂 xoxo
Thanks so much, Whitney! Please do 🙂
Great post – thanks for your faithfulness to inspire. Love this recipe too – anything quick, easy and healthy is perfect! Congrats on 2 years. I think you’ve been a real pro at blogging from the start…up up and away.
Thanks so much, Marsha!
I didn’t know that your blog was only 2 years old! It seems like you have been blogging forever! Happy 2 years! I can honestly say that I always look forward to reading your posts, they are all so interesting and amazing 🙂 This cake looks like heaven, keep up the amazing work!
Haha, thanks so much Bethany! Don’t underestimate yourself- Your recipes are amazing!
Wow I cannot believe your blog has grown and expanded so much in such a short period of time! Tavalodet Mobarak Donyaye Pesareh Bozorgh ;). I have also never made a mug cake before, but thats because my mom insisted on unplugging the microwave and never using it. That was that.
I really appreciate the honesty and integrity you hold behind your blog, and how you will never ever accept sponsorships or promote products if you do not 100% believe in them.
Thanks so much, Niki- It’s been hard work and passion 🙂
Happy anniversary Arman, I love how your blog has grown and I just adore your personality sprinkled in each post! You have me so intrigued, I’ve had many a hockey puck mug cake, not good eats. But this looks fluffy and so.damn.good!
Thanks so much, Sam! 🙂
Happy 2nd year of The Big Man’s World <3 cheers! Anyways, my definition of success is reaching one's potential and not necessarily being a mega superstar–but that would be kind of cool! This cake looks delicious–I'll probably douse it with chocolate chips and peanut butter! 😀
Thanks so much, Cassie- That sounds great!
Happy bloggy birthday to you and ABMW, Arman! I’ve never made a mug cake. Should this be my first? 🙂
I hope so! Thank you, Ashley!
Genuine and real… big thumbs up for that. As always, looks great! Happy 2nd year buddy, keep doing amazing things
Thanks so much, Amy! 🙂