The Best Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Mug Cake Recipe
Craving something sweet? This fluffy chocolate chip mug cake is ready in 3 minutes—quick, easy, and perfect for one! Uses regular flour.
Sometimes, you just need a little sweetness in your life—without the hassle of a full-blown baking session. That’s where this quick and easy chocolate chip mug cake recipe comes in!
Perfectly portioned for one, this mug cake is the ultimate solution for when a dessert craving strikes but time and energy are in short supply. In just a few minutes, you can enjoy a warm, buttery treat with melty chocolate chips in every bite—no mixers, no oven, and barely any cleanup required.
This recipe is ideal for those late-night dessert cravings, last-minute sweet tooth emergencies, or cozy nights in. Plus, with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, it’s a no-stress way to treat yourself any time of year.
The best part? This fluffy, chocolatey delight is completely customizable. Add a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips on top for an extra dose of decadence.
Ready to dig in? Let’s make this chocolate chip mug cake happen!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract OR maple syrup OR honey
- 2 1/2 Tbsp milk
- 2 1/2 Tbsp milk chocolate chips optional
You should consume this as soon as you make it. This isn’t something you want to store for later.
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Mug Cake
Equipment
- Mug
- Fork
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract OR maple syrup OR honey
- 2 1/2 Tbsp milk
- 2 1/2 Tbsp milk chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Place the butter into your mug and microwave about 30 – 40 seconds or until just melted.
- Add remaining ingredients – flour, baking powder, brown sugar, vanilla extract (or substitution), milk, and chocolate chips (if desired). Mix well with a fork.
- Microwave 60 – 90 seconds. Start with 60 seconds and then check. You’ll know it’s done when the cake starts to pull away from the sides of the mug and the top is dry.
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What are your favorite mug cake recipes and have you tried any of these above? Let me know in the comments! Plus check out some other posts:
So have you tried all these?
Hi Alison! I actually have, and all were delicious (though I have to say that not all looked as good as the pictures).
Mine don’t look the same either…and never fill the cup as full as they show…maybe teacup? Still fun to play with and eat.
PJ I would agree with you . . . mine don’t look that good for sure. But delicious, yes! 😀
8 yr old gr.granddaughter loves making her own mug cake. Need new simple recipes
It was great but the time needed longer
I suck at baking and still managed to make this recipe! Anyone that sucks at baking like me can make this recipe. That’s whythis is such a great and easy recipe