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 did my mug cake turn out rubbery? ›
This is likely because your mug is too small, or you added too much baking powder. Measure accurately and make sure your mug is at least 10oz in volume. Why is my chocolate mug cake rubbery or dry? A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements.
What ingredient makes cake fluffy? ›
Leavening Agents
Breads, cakes, cookies, and nearly all baked goods require a leavening agent. These are the key ingredients that make a cake rise. There are two types of leavening agents, chemical (baking soda and baking powder) and biological (yeast).
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.
Can a microwave make cake? ›
Yes, you heard that right! Microwave oven, a kitchen essential for short and handy cooking, can also function as a tool for baking cakes and other goodies. However, it is always better to use a microwave-safe glass cookware like a mug or bowl to bake a cake in a microwave.
Is it safe to make a cake in the microwave? ›
Yes, you read that right. You can make any cake you like in a microwave. Even in microwaves, some of you might have convection microwaves and some of you might have non convection microwaves. Majority of people think that baking a cake in a microwave can only be done in a convection microwave but that is just not true.
Is it OK to microwave cake? ›
Depending on the watts amount of your microwave, microwave for no longer than 1:30. It may be a good idea to stand and watch your cake and end the microwave when it is fully done. It is always better to cook less as you can always cook more but it's not possible to undo an overdone cake.
Do they still make mug cakes? ›
Betty Crocker™ Mug Treats are ready in a few, just for you! These single serve treats are made in the microwave for an anytime indulgence that's as easy as it is delicious.
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.
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.
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 does my mug cake taste bitter? ›
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.
Why is my mug cake so hard? ›
Excessive whipping after adding flour - After adding the dry ingredients, just avoid too much whipping, especially when you have added the flour. It can result in activated gluten because when you beat the flour too much with a certain speed, the gluten gets activated, which forms a dry and hard cake.
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.
Flour is perhaps the most important ingredient in a cake mix, as it creates the basic structure of the entire cake. A major component of flour is gluten, which is a protein that provides a way for the cake to bind to itself.
What makes cake taste better? ›
6 Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Boxed Cake Mix
- Add an Extra Egg.
- Add Milk, Coffee, or Soda.
- Use Butter Instead of Oil.
- Add Instant Pudding.
- Up the Flavor with an Extract or Citrus Zest.
- Top the Cake with Homemade Frosting.
The milk adds fat, which results in a better flavor and density in your cake. If you want to make your cake extra rich, swap out the milk for buttermilk. Because buttermilk is extra thick, use a few more tablespoons than the recipe calls for.
