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.

Are you wondering how to make the best mug cake ever? Are you READY for a recipe? Get it below:

Mug Cake

This is the best guide for learning how to make a mug cake! This one uses basic ingredients – you can choose to omit the chocolate chips.

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Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 person

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.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g

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:

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