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
“Vinegar is a secret ingredient that can make your cakes light and fluffy.” One of the great things about using vinegar in cakes is that it's versatile. You can incorporate it into various cake recipes, from classic chocolate cakes to fruity variations.
How do you make a Betty Crocker mug? ›
Empty Cake Mix into microwave-safe 9- to 12-oz mug. Add 3 Tablespoons Water or Milk. Stir until cake mix is well blended, about 30 seconds. Microwave uncovered on High as directed below or until surface is mostly dry.
Why is my mug cake so rubbery? ›
A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements. Please be precise with the measurements and stop cooking once the cake is soft but not wet on the top.
Why did my mug cake fail? ›
Don't overfill your mug with ingredients
Even with the perfect mini whisk, things can still go wrong when making a mug cake. One big mistake involves overfilling the mug. Just like with any other baked good, mug cakes rise during the cooking process.
Which 2 ingredients help the cake to rise? ›
Most cakes will call for a leavening agent like baking powder or baking soda. These create the bubbles you need for the cake to rise. If the flour you use is self-raising, it already has a leavening agent in it. Make sure your butter is room temperature, and beat the butter and sugar together until properly creamed.
What are the 5 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 makes you a mug? ›
If you say that someone is a mug, you mean that they are stupid and easily deceived by other people. He's a mug as far as women are concerned.
What are the ingredients in Betty Crocker mug treats? ›
Ingredients. Sugar, Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Chocolate Chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, artificial flavor), Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Canola Oil, Nonfat Milk, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Can you cook in a mug? ›
Mug cooking is one of the greatest boons of our existence. You can snap up a quick, yet delicious, meal all in one dish. This rigatoni looks fancy AF, but comes out of a mug.
Why don't mug cakes use eggs? ›
It's easy to see why—most classic cake recipes call for two or three eggs and serve at least 10 people. 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).
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 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. That's right… flour.
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.
Why isn't my mug cake fluffy? ›
You didn't use self-rising flour
Self-rising flour is a flour mixture that includes salt and baking powder, two ingredients that help cake become cake. This type of flour gives these baked goods a light and fluffy consistency.
What is a substitute for baking soda in mug cake? ›
There are several pantry-friendly ingredients that you can use as baking soda substitutes, including egg whites, self-rising flour and even club soda. Or, you can use baking powder - and even a couple of extremely scientific sounding items that perhaps you just happen to have lying around - baker's ammonia anyone?
What is the secret to a perfect cake? ›
The next time you're baking a cake, keep these simple tricks in mind:
- Prep the ingredients. Have all of the ingredients at room temperature, unless the recipe directs otherwise. ...
- Use the right flour. ...
- Prep your pans. ...
- Alternate wet and dry ingredients. ...
- Preheat. ...
- Release air bubbles. ...
- Test for doneness. ...
- Cool down.
Top 10 Baking Essentials Ingredients For A Cake. Flour, sugar, and butter are the key ingredients for a killer cake. Eggs bind everything together, while leavening agents like baking soda or powder invite the fluff. Cocoa powder adds a chocolate kick to your bakes; dried fruits and nuts offer chewy textures.
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.
