Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the daily stress and just want to lay in bed and not do anything? Everybody has those days. Usually, those days go with a “not cooking anything” phrase too, and we just eat the leftovers or make something that doesn’t take so much time. Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is the perfection of dessert for those days.

This eggless mug cake is one of the fastest desserts you can make and you can enjoy it plain, with Nutella, or with sprinkles. This recipe is one of the original recipes for the mug cake collection which contains the all-time favorite chocolate chip.

There are so many variations people like for example the Hot Chocolate Mug Cake, the Chocolate Protein Mug Cake which you can even enjoy in the morning, or this blissful Vanilla Mug Cake.

When you want a late-night treat or just craving something sweet and you want that NOW, this recipe will save you, because, with all the preparation, it will take you like 5 minutes in total, to prepare it from the beginning until the end.

Why You’ll Love This?

• It’s quick to make
• Easy to make
• Customizable after your preference
• Kid’s Friendly
• Best choice for a last-minute treat

Do I have to say more reasons why Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is a good one? Look, I don’t want to talk too much, I say just try it. It just takes 4-5 minutes total with preparation included, and I let you be the judge. But I promise, you’re not going to regret it.

For a Healthier Mug Cake

All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour. Alternative Milk can be swapped for skim milk or plant-based milk. For Butter substitute can be used coconut oil or apple sauce, and for Sugar, you can cut from the amount, or use honey or any sweetener of your choice.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

• All-Purpose Flour
• Light Brown Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Pinch of Salt
• Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Vegetable Oil
• Semisweet Chocolate Chip

What toppings do you put on mug cakes?

Everybody has different preferences, so there are some ideas you can choose from:

• Rainbow or Chocolate Sprinkles
• Any flavor of Buttercream
• Whipped Cream
• Sanding Sugar (Icing sugar)

…and this is just a few.

How to Make the Mug Cake

It has really simple instructions, the only thing you have to be exact is the ingredient’s amount. Just add how much it needs, otherwise, it can come out rubbery or dry.

1. Add your dry ingredients to the mug and combine them with a small sturdy whisk until well blended.
2. Add your liquid ingredients ( with half of the chocolate chips) to your dry ingredients and whisk them again to have a smooth mixture.
3. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on the top of the batter.
4. Cook in the microwave for up to 1 minute. Let it cool for a couple of minutes and enjoy!

Are mug cakes supposed to be gooey?

Mug cakes should be cooked evenly, moist, and gooey in the middle. If you want an extra soft, and gooey cake, you can cook for a bit less time. It’s recommended to wait 4-5 minutes before eating the mug cake.

Why is my chocolate chip mug cake rubbery?

 Your chocolate chip mug cake can be rubbery, because you overcooked it and/or added too much baking powder. Less is more with mug cake, don’t forget. It will still rise up and being beautifully appealing.