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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
The cake itself is pretty healthy, but I just have to laugh at the irony of calling something healthy when it is covered in colored sprinkles LOL But definitely way more healthy than typical cakes!
I don’t really see the irony there 🙂 A small amount of sprinkles is perfectly healthy 🙂 Enjoy!
Happy Blogiversary! It’s been so inspiring to watch your blog grow and your journey! xoxo
Thanks Cass for all your support. I wouldn’t be able to do this full time without having epic people like you to inspire me 🙂
Happy blog birthday! I have a sprinkles cake in the works too 🙂 Belated birthday for me!
Thank you! Nice, hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Happy blog birthday! I’ve been reading your posts from almost the beginning (I do believe!) and can say that I still enjoy reading – you rock 🙂 You’re always honest and sincere and that’s hard to find *anywhere* out there. Keep up the awesome work!
YOU ARE AMAZE.
I still remember connecting with you over a pez factory and going to Africa.
That Pez factory is MUCH closer to you now – right in your neighboring state 😉
I use my microwave every day… to store dishes that I can’t fit anywhere else 😛 I’d be tempted to take them out for something like this, though… Happy Blogiversary, Mister! <3 Here's to many, many more good years.
Hahahaha I remember that- the kitchen towels in there lol!
This is such a fun and simple idea — especially when it’s hot outside and you don’t feel like turning the oven on but you REALLY want cake (me everyday in the summer). Or if you really want cake but don’t want to wait for it to cook in the oven (me everyday in all seasons).
And you should add sprinkles to everything, regardless to whether or not “everyone else is doing it.” Sprinkles rock.
Thanks for an awesome post. Staying true to yourself is what it’s all about.
xx Ellie
Thanks so much, Ellie! 🙂
Congrats on such a wonderful milestone, Arman! You are an inspiration!
Oh and, by the way. It’s your party and you can have sprinkles if you want to. 😉
Thanks so much, Jessica- That means a tonne!
We’re blog twins. !!!!!. Happy 2 years, TBMW. I am constantly inspired by you, your dedication, genuineness, and hard work. I’m glad I found a fellow Asian who gets me and keeps me laughing at myself.
I WILL be making this asap when I get back to home turf.
♥, DMAG.
YOU ARE AMAZING.
#bowlcutbuddiesforlife
Happy Blogiversary, Arman! Great thoughts on being an authentic blogger, even if it means ruffling feathers. Just made this recipe. Used a whole egg and mini chocolate chips instead of sprinkles. It was delicious! Not flat at all. It rose (and stayed) slightly above the top of my large mug and took 2 minutes. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Shirley
Thanks so much, Shirley! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Cute recipe! Anything with sprinkles is a win! Do you have a blog archive? I’d love to read some of your older posts (like when you started blogging)
I do, it’s on my sidebar Ellie.
Happy Blogiversay! Or is it Blog-irthday? Either way, Huzzah! Seriously though, sprinkles may be optional, but cake is not.
Thank you so much!
Happy 2 years blogging! I love your blog and love this cake!! keep up the great work!
Thanks so much, Lauren! 🙂