Most chocolate mug cakes that you find turn out into a glorified hockey puck. This one is not that!
This microwave chocolate mug cake is tender, moist, delicious, and tastes exactly like you cut a slice from a big chocolate cake.
Why you’ll love this no egg chocolate mug cake
This mug cake is just the right amount of chocolate without being too rich. It’s flavorful and moist. It also rises so much better than most mug cakes.
While most mug cakes go flat, this one stays nice and fluffy. It has a great flavor and texture paired with the sweet strawberry topping.
This will be your new go-to mug cake recipe. It also doesn’t require eggs, milk, or baking powder.
Coffee mug chocolate cake ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking soda
- salt
- white vinegar
- vanilla extract
- water
- oil (I used avocado oil)
Strawberry Topping Ingredients
- strawberries
- sugar
- vanilla extract
Toppings for microwave chocolate cake in a mug
You can top this chocolate cake in a mug with so many options! Some great ones include:
- whipped cream
- chocolate ganache
- chocolate frosting
- ice cream
How to make a chocolate mug cake
Detailed instructions and measurements for chocolate mug cake with sweet strawberry topping are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Add your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the mug. Mix to combine.
- Once mixed, make three small wells in the dry ingredients.
- Pour the vinegar, vanilla, and oil in each of the wells. Pour water over the entire mixture.
- Mix the wet into the dry ingredients until they are fully combined.
- Microwave for 1 minute 40 seconds. Your microwave may need more or less time depending on the wattage. Start low and if it needs more time you can add it back in. Don’t overcook it!
- Add your strawberries, sugar, and vanilla to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add your strawberry sauce to the top of your cake. We like to top ours with additional chocolate pieces and a little powdered sugar.
Tips for moist chocolate cake in a mug
- Be sure to mix your dry ingredients first. Don’t skip this. That way you don’t have any clumps.
- You can add extra bits of chocolate to the cake if you want it more chocolatey.
- Don’t cook your strawberries too long. They’ll start to break down and you’ll end up with mush.
Simple chocolate mug cake FAQ
Yes! It’s very moist.
You can! You could add chocolate chunks or chocolate chips.
I would not. They take less than 2 minutes, so I would make them right before serving.
Mug cakes can become spongy when they are overcooked or don’t have the right liquid to dry ingredients. It’s important to not overcook the mug cake and go in slow intervals.
Mug cakes are great because you can make one serving of cake at a time. Instead of waiting for a full birthday cake, you can have your own personalized cake in just a couple of minutes.
This recipe does not use egg for the mug cake. While other recipes may utilize one, this one has the best results without it.
Yes, mug cakes are safe to eat. The ingredients are fully cooked.
Mug cakes are popular because you’re able to have your own, personalized, single-serving piece of cake without making a full, large cake. It’s easy to make in just a couple of minutes when you have a sweet tooth craving.
Variations to this chocolate cake in a mug recipe
You can add in chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips to have little melted chocolate pieces throughout the cake.
You can also turn this into a chocolate caramel mug cake by adding in some caramel chips before microwaving and drizzling caramel sauce on top.
You might also really love this Oreo Mug Cake!
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Chocolate Mug Cake (No Egg)
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons oil I used avocado oil
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon water
- 8 oz strawberries chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Add your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the mug. Mix to combine.
- Once mixed, make three small wells in the dry ingredients.
- Pour the vinegar, vanilla, and oil into each of the wells. Pour water over the entire mixture.
- Mix the wet into the dry ingredients until they are fully combined.
- Microwave for 1 minute 40 seconds. Your microwave may need more or less time depending on the wattage. Start low and if it needs more time you can add it back in. Don’t overcook it!
- Add your strawberries, sugar, and vanilla to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add your strawberry sauce to the top of your cake. We like to top ours with additional chocolate pieces and a little powdered sugar.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
AMAZING! I have tried SO many different mug cakes and this is by far the best one. My 5 year old daughter says it tasted better than a brownie.