Description
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is a quick, easy single-serving dessert combining classic chocolate chip cookie flavors with the convenience of a microwave mug cake.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until cake rises and is set in the center, checking at 1 minute.
- Let cool for a minute or two before enjoying.
Notes
- Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Use white chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch chips for variety.
- Top with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Use plant-based milk and oil, and substitute sugar with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Use gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Use whole wheat flour for a denser texture.
- Use melted coconut oil instead of vegetable oil if preferred.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for warm flavor.
- Use sugar substitutes, adjusting quantity based on sweetness.
- Top with frosting or glaze if desired.
- Use a large mug and fill only halfway to prevent overflow.
- Double recipe by making two separate mugs and cooking individually.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
