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    Mug Cake | Chocolate Mug Cake

    Last Updated On: Sep 9, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Mug Cake is a quick dessert made in a coffee mug with the ingredients that is easily available in your pantry. This mug cake is egg less and can be made in just few minutes. I have shared mug cake recipe in 3 ways, with microwave oven, OTG and stove top. Learn to make Chocolate Mug Cake with step by step pictures and video.

    Chocolate Mug Cake meets your sudden cake or sweet cravings and can be had anytime! Chocolate Mug Cake recipe is a good one for baking beginners! This Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe is egg less and can be made with wheat flour or all-purpose flour (maida).

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    • About Mug Cake
    • Mug Cake Video
    • Chocolate Cake Ingredients
    • How to make Chocolate Mug Cake Step by Step
    • Using Microwave
    • Using OTG
    • Using pan(stove top)
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Mug Cake

    Mug Cakes are prepared in just 2 minutes using a oven safe coffee mug in a microwave oven. Mug Cakes are made using simple ingredients which includes flour, sugar, cocoa powder, oil, milk, baking soda, flavorings etc. Mug Cakes can be prepared with oven or without oven and the baking time varies accordingly.

    Mug cakes can be made quickly and easily using easily available ingredients in your kitchen. You can either use maida or wheat flour, sugar or cane sugar in this recipe as it works great with both.

    Chocolate Mug Cake

    Who will say no to chocolate? This chocolate mug cake recipe is too good and can be made quickly to satisfy your sudden dessert cravings.This Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe will not let you down as it has been perfected over the years. And the craving will never end for this yummiest, moist mug cake!

    Chocolate Cake is my kids favorite so I keep experimenting with a lot of variations including ingredients, appliances and mugs! Chocolate Mug Cake is the solution to all – as it can be made real quick, effortless and with lesser ingredients.

    chocolate mug cake in a white mug

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    • Vanilla mug cake
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    Mug Cake Video

    Chocolate Cake Ingredients

    • Flour – You can use either maida (all-purpose flour) or wheat flour for this recipe. I have tried with both and they work well.
    • Cocoa powder – Use good quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Dark chocolate – Dark chocolate adds more chocolaty flavor to the cake.You can use milk chocolate too.
    • Sugar – Sugar does the magic with cocoa powder – Use regular granulated sugar / fine sugar for this recipe. Use cane sugar if you are diet conscious, however you might notice a slight change in the taste.
    • Rising agent – Baking soda is used as a rising agent here.
    • Oil – Use any odorless cooking oil. Oil gives moistness to the cake.
    • Milk – Full cream milk or toned milk can be used.
    ingredients needed to make chocolate mug cake

    Mug Cake – 3 ways

    • Microwave – With Microwave, it takes less than 2 minutes for baking. It is quickest method but I always opt for oven method as now I don’t own a microwave.
    • Oven – OTG / oven needs preheating time of 10 minutes while we can get the flour blend ready and baking time is from 10 -12 minutes.
    • Stove top – This works well too and is perfect for those who don’t own any oven but want to try mug cake recipes. But again the cooking time takes around 15 minutes.

    Chocolate Mug Cake – Maida & Wheat Flour Versions

    Chocolate mug cake is generally made with all purpose flour or maida. Since we started making it often, I thought of a healthy twist of using wheat flour replacing maida and cane sugar replacing white sugar. This recipe works great for both the versions. The kids will not be able to notice the difference in the cake so do try and enjoy!

    chocolate mug cake in a white mug

    How to make Chocolate Mug Cake Step by Step

    1.To a bowl add 4 tablespoon flour, 4 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

    add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda

    2.Mix it well using a whisk.

    mix it well

    3.Now add 4 tablespoon milk, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence.

    add oil, milk, vanilla essence

    4.Whisk gently to mix to form a batter without lumps.

    whisk gently to form a batter

    5.Add 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings.

    add dark chocolate shavings

    6.Give a quick mix using a spatula. The batter should be flowing and slightly thick.

    give a quick mix

    7.Pour into oven safe mug only till 1/2 or 3/4th of the mug.

    pour into oven safe mug

    8.The cake will rise well so choose a mug accordingly.

    pour till 1/2 of the mug

    Using Microwave

    9.If using microwave : Bake in microwave oven for 1/5 minutes in high.

    Using OTG

    Preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 10-12 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean or with crumbs.

    chocolate mug cake is ready

    10.Check by inserting tooth in the center, it comes out clean then the cake is ready or is still very sticky bake for few more minutes.

    Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while it is still warm.

    check with a tooth pick

    Using pan(stove top)

    11.Choose heat resistant mug. Cover the mug with aluminium foil.

    cover with foil

    12.Place a pan on the stove, add around 3/4 cup water to it.

    add water to a sauce pan

    13.Place 2 tissue papers inside.

    place tissue paper

    14.Place the mug inside.

    place the mug inside

    15.Close with lid with steam vent option and steam cook for 12-15 minutes. Check water in between and add if needed.

    close with lid

    16.Open and check by inserting tooth pick in the center. If it comes out clean then cake is done, if it is sticky then cook for few more minutes.

    mug cake is ready

    Chocolate Mug Cake is ready!

    chocolate mug cake in a white mug

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure to use only oven safe mugs.
    • If your mug is small then pour in 2 mugs and bake.The batter rises well so choose a mug accordingly.
    • You can use white sugar or brown sugar or cane sugar.
    • You can use a combination of maida and wheat flour half and half say 2 tablespoon wheat flour and 2 tablespoon maida.
    • You can prepare the mix individually in mugs or in a mixing bowl & transfer to mugs based on the quantity you are planning to make.
    • Add odorless cooking oil, else oil will overpower with smell & taste.
    • Do not rest the batter. Just mix, pour and bake it as soon as it’s mixed.

    Variations

    Apart from wheat, OTG, microwave variations you can try these variations of Chocolate Mug Cake.

    • You can add 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips repalcing chocolate shavings.
    • You can top the mug cake with chocolate syrup, chocolate chips or even sugar sprinklers after baking.
    • You can try this recipe with ragi flour too! Use 2 tablespoon wheat flour and 2 tablespoon ragi flour.

    Serving & Storage

    Chocolate Mug Cake tastes best when warm, hot & cold too! You can consume it even next day after refrigerating it!

    Serve it as such or with vanilla ice cream or add chocolate sauce / chips as topping. This is the best instant cake for serving guests in individual portions. You can surprise your guests with this instant cake.

    FAQS

    1.Can I use any coffee / tea mug for making mug cake?

    No use only oven safe mugs. Regular coffee mugs may break while baking in high power so always check before using it in the oven.

    2.Can I skip chocolate shavings?

    Yes very well – it is added for making mug cake more chocolaty and not mandatory!

    3.What can I replace with white sugar?

    You can replace white sugar with brown sugar or cane sugar.

    chocolate mug cake in a white mug

    If you have any more questions about this Mug Cake Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Mug Cake Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Mug Cake Recipe | Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

    Mug Cake is a quick dessert made in a coffee mug with the ingredients that is easily available in your pantry. This mug cake is egg less and can be made in just few minutes. I have shared mug cake recipe in 3 ways, with microwave oven, OTG and stove top. Learn to make Chocolate Mug Cake with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 minutes mins
    Total Time7 minutes mins
    Servings1 mug cake
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    Dry Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon flour
    • 4 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings

    Wet Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon milk
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence

    Instructions

    • To a bowl add 4 tablespoon flour, 4 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
    • Mix it well using a whisk.
    • Now add 4 tablespoon milk, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence.
    • Whisk gently to mix to form a batter without lumps.
    • Add 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings.
    • Give a quick mix using a spatula. The batter should be flowing and slightly thick.
    • Pour into oven safe mug only till 1/2 or 3/4th of the mug.
    • The cake will rise well so choose a mug accordingly.

    Using Microwave

    • If using microwave : Bake in microwave oven for 1/5 minutes in high.

    Using Oven

    • Preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 10-12 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean or with crumbs.
    • Check by inserting tooth in the center, it comes out clean then the cake is ready or is still very sticky bake for few more minutes.
    • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while it is still warm.

    Using pan(stove top)

    • Choose heat resistant mug. Cover the mug with aluminium foil.
    • Place a pan on the stove, add around 3/4 cup water to it.
    • Place 2 tissue papers inside.
    • Place the mug inside.
    • Close with lid with steam vent option and steam cook for 12-15 minutes. Check water in between and add if needed.
    • Open and check by inserting tooth pick in the center. If it comes out clean then cake is done, if it is sticky then cook for few more minutes.
    • Chocolate Mug Cake is ready!

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    Notes

    • Make sure to use only oven safe mugs.
    • If your mug is small then pour in 2 mugs and bake.The batter rises well so choose a mug accordingly.
    • You can use white sugar or brown sugar or cane sugar.
    • You can use a combination of maida and wheat flour half and half say 2 tablespoon wheat flour and 2 tablespoon maida.
    • You can prepare the mix individually in mugs or in a mixing bowl & transfer to mugs based on the quantity you are planning to make.
    • Add odorless cooking oil, else oil will overpower with smell & taste.
    • Do not rest the batter. Just mix, pour and bake it as soon as it’s mixed.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mug Cake Recipe | Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 479 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 10g
    Cholesterol 7mg2%
    Sodium 300mg13%
    Potassium 277mg8%
    Carbohydrates 79g26%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 51g57%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 97IU2%
    Calcium 92mg9%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Unknown

      July 29, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Hi Sharmila ji,
      How is your younger son who born on the same month with my daughter(sep).Can you please post aloo stuffed idly.

      Thanks,
      Vijay(BNGLR)

      Reply
    2. Alboni - Boni's Healthy Twists

      July 30, 2016 at 3:48 am

      Fantastic mug cake !!!

      Reply
    3. Manju

      July 30, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Hi Sharmilee

      Whether mugs can be used in convection mode?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        July 31, 2016 at 2:26 am

        Oven safe mugs can be used

        Reply
    4. Unknown

      July 30, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Great for children and adults tooo

      Reply
    5. geetika thareja

      August 01, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Can you please suggest which oven do you use?

      Reply
    6. saranya ravindran

      October 03, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Thnq came out well… kiddo juz mad with it

      Reply
    7. Radhika Murugavel

      April 18, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Wonderful sharmi!! Where did you get those sprinklers??

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        April 24, 2017 at 7:01 am

        Hubby got it from the US.

        Reply
    8. Durga

      November 21, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Hi Sharmi, can we bake it in a small cake tin and also can we use curd like the regular eggless sponge cake instead of milk?
      Thanks a lot and i am a big fan!!

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        January 15, 2018 at 11:56 am

        Yes you can bake in tin too but double or triple the ingredients or choose a smaller tin accordingly.Not sure of curd replacement.

        Reply
    9. Sharmi

      April 14, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Hi! It was a perfect cake for my LO!!! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    10. Hayley

      April 19, 2024 at 8:21 pm

      ohmg, sooo good. thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
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