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2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake - An Instant Eggless Chocolate Cake

Published: Feb 6, 2017 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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The BEST 2- minute microwave chocolate mug cake you will ever make!
5 from 8 votes
Prep 2 minutes mins
Cook 2 minutes mins
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The BEST 2- minute microwave chocolate mug cake you will ever make!

The Best 2 Minute Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake (1)

There. I said it. This, guys, is seriously the best chocolate mug cake you will ever make. For years, I have tried following a lot of recipes I have seen out there but nothing was good enough for me. They were always never enough sweet or never enough moist or sometimes even never enough chocolate!! I tried and tried, ever since the microwave mug cake thing started a few years ago. But it just never worked for me.

Then I saw this video by Trisha Yearwood for making a chocolate mug cake and that cake looked really moist, atleast in the video. I made it the same day and eventhough it was not as 1moist as I wanted it to be, it was still one of the better ones I had made. So I took that recipe and have been modifying it for the last one year or so and voila , here is my recipe for an instant chocolate mug cake! And yes, it has lots of chocolate, it is moist, it is sweet, it is everything you want in a chocolate cake!!

What are you waiting for? scroll down to the recipe and make it right now. Trust me, you wont regret it! Smile

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2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (3 of 10)

I think the secret to this recipe is half a shot of freshly made hot espresso and chocolate and coffee extracts. It adds some much needed moisture to take care of any dryness in the cake and coffee always elevates the chocolate flavor to make it so much more divine.

I always use Nielsen Massey brand of extracts, whether it is Vanilla extract, Coffee extract or Chocolate extract. Not only does this brand have a wide variety of extracts, I find the flavors to be so much more concentrated than other brands. Do you ahve a favorite brand that you use? I would love to know!

2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (1 of 10)

2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake – The Recipe

Adapted from Trisha Yearwood’s Chocolate Cake in a Mug recipe

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • a pinch of salt
  • a pinch of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coffee extract
  • ½ teaspoon chocolate extract
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • ½ shot of espresso or mix 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder in ½ oz hot water
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Method:

Add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a microwave safe mug, in the order listed. Whisk well, till there are no lumps of flour and sugar. Top with the chocolate chips and microwave for 90 secs. Wait for a few seconds before you dig in. Be very careful as it will be very hot inside and you may not know it. Best when served hot.

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2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake - An Instant Eggless Chocolate Cake

Manju
The BEST 2- minute microwave chocolate mug cake you will ever make!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 4 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • a pinch of salt
  • a pinch of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coffee extract
  • ½ teaspoon chocolate extract
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • ½ shot of espresso or mix 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder in ½ oz hot water
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Don't forget to check out Step-by-step instructions with photos in the body of the post above

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a microwave safe mug, in the order listed. Whisk well, till there are no lumps of flour and sugar. Top with the chocolate chips and microwave for 90 secs. Wait for a few seconds before you dig in. Be very careful as it will be very hot inside and you may not know it. Best when served hot.
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  1. Aish Das-Padihari says

    February 07, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I Have never made a mug cake and I'm always so fascinated by it. Your pics are drool worthy.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 07, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you! ? it's super easy and you have nothing to lose! You should try!

      Reply
  2. Dene' V. Alexander says

    February 07, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Nothing like being able to make a cake in a mug when you want something sweet, but don't want to go through the efforts to make a cake!! This looks yummy!!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 07, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      Yes! You said it, girl!!

      Reply
  3. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

    February 07, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmmm...that does look like all kinds of moist and chocolatey goodness! My mug cake is quite moist, but will have to give this a try. Looks too good not to!

    Reply
  4. Derek | Dad With A Pan says

    February 07, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    OMG my wife is having those pregnancy cravings right now where they're on a whim and I have to run around getting her what she's craving. I'm going to have to have this recipe on deck next time she's craving chocolate cake. 2 minutes is right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 07, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      Lucky her! To have you to cook for her! Congratulations to the two of you!

      Reply
  5. Marie-Pierre Breton says

    February 08, 2017 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    I love the espresso shot in this super moist and fluffy looking dessert of yours!! Yum!

    Reply
  6. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    February 08, 2017 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    This is a chocolate lover's dream come true. They can whip up a delicious dessert whenever they want. I will have to send this to my daughter, she will love it.

    Reply
  7. Fred says

    February 08, 2017 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    I love, love chocolate cake and this looks quite simple to do. I might try it this weekend.

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth says

    February 09, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    5 stars
    What an absolutely gorgeous recipe! I got rid of my microwave years ago though (I never used it). I wonder if this could be baked in the oven in a tiny single portion dish? HHhrrmmm... ponders!

    Reply
  9. Leslie-Anne says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    Oh wow! I've never made a mug cake before but I love the combo of coffee and chocolate so this must be a winner.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 10, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      You are right!!! That combo automatically makes this a winner!

      Reply
  10. Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says

    February 11, 2017 at 5:27 am

    5 stars
    I love mug cakes, they're perfect for those times when you crave something sweet in a hurry. I like how you've added coffee essence and a shot of espresso, gorgeous photos too.

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    February 11, 2017 at 6:26 am

    5 stars
    I love how quick and easy this is! What a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    Reply
  12. Jacqueline (PiperCooks) says

    February 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Cool recipe, my daughter LOVES stuff like this, I'll have to get her to try it out. Great photos too 🙂

    Reply
  13. Lynne Curry says

    February 12, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I didn't want to buy my daughters any candy for Valentines Day, but this quick treat sounds just about perfect. And easy to whip up, too. Thanks for testing out a great idea!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 12, 2017 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Lynne!

      Reply
  14. Sara says

    October 14, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for the first time the other night. In fact, I made 3 of them at one time as I could tell this was a great recipe, just by reading it. I have made lots of mug cakes and I do believe that this chocolate mug cake if the best recipe out there, of the ones I’ve made. This cake is so moist, tender and tastes just Devine. I used mini chocolate chips and mixed them in the batter. There were little pockets of just melted chocolate. If you made a ganache to put over the top, this is company worthy. I would put it in a custard bowl to bake, top with ganache and then add a scoop of ice cream to serve with the little chocolate sprinkles. It wouldn’t take as long as making a cake either. Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Manju says

      October 15, 2021 at 11:54 am

      Thank you for that very detailed feedback! So glad you loved one of our favorite recipes. <3

      Reply

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