Description
This Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick dessert with rich cocoa flavor, a soft fudgy center, and melty chocolate chips in every bite. It is the perfect easy recipe for a healthy snack swap, quick breakfast treat, simple dessert, or late-night chocolate craving when you want fast food ideas without baking a full cake.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a microwave-safe mug.
2. Stir the dry ingredients well with a fork or small whisk until evenly combined and no cocoa lumps remain.
3. Pour in the milk, neutral oil, and vanilla extract, then stir until a smooth batter forms.
4. Fold in most of the chocolate chips and sprinkle the rest on top.
5. Microwave the mug cake for 60 to 90 seconds, until the top is set and the center is still soft.
6. Let the cake rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy warm straight from the mug, or top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook the mug cake or it can turn rubbery. Start with 60 seconds and add more time only if needed.
Use a 10 to 12 ounce mug so the cake has room to rise without spilling over.
A gluten-free all-purpose flour blend made for baking gives the best soft texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 15 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg