This single serving microwave chocolate chip mug cake starts with a fluffy brown sugar cake base mixed with chocolate chips. It cooks in just 1 minute and tastes like a chocolate chip cookie that got turned into a cake.
Update! I’ve created a video to go along with this post, showing you just how easy this is to make!
Do you ever have one of those days where it just isn’t your day? And you just want to hide in bed or sit in a dark corner and wait for the day to be over so nothing else goes wrong? I had one of those days yesterday.
In the morning I woke up to rain, which was fine, since we are in a serious drought. But the rain was accompanied by some really strong winds which knocked over one of my precious fruit trees. This was then followed by my shower rod suddenly crashing down into the tub (luckily no one was in the shower at the time). When I stepped outside for 30 seconds to see my tree, I managed to miss a FedEx delivery that needed a signature. (I was seriously only outside for 30 seconds.)
Then, while in a rush cooking a dish, I sliced my finger. It was at this point that I wanted to stop doing anything else and just wait for the day to be over. A few more things happened that I won’t get to into. But yeah, it was definitely not my day. And I kept thinking through the whole day that I really needed some comfort food, aka, this chocolate chip mug cake.
This mug cake really hit the spot. It was warm, fluffy, and reminded me of my childhood. It’s a small, single serving cake, which is perfect since I would have consumed twice as much otherwise. And it comes together in about five minutes.
If you enjoy this mug cake, check out my mug cake category which has a ton of mug cake recipes or try my Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie, which is another easy treat to make.
I also have an entire cookbook, 5-Minute Mug Cakes*, with nearly 100 recipes!
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Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp low fat milk
- 1/8 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips into a microwave safe mug. This is a small cake so you can use an 8 oz mug and it should just reach the top when finished cooking. You can also use an oversized mug, but the cake will be lower in the mug. Mix with a small, sturdy whisk until a smooth batter forms and no lumps remain.
- Stir in half of the chocolate chips. Sprinkle remaining half over surface. Cook in microwave for about 1 minute. Let cool a few minutes before eating.
Video
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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Can I substitute vegetable oil for unsalted butter and if so what would be the quantity? Love your recipes!
You can use the same amount of melted butter.
Very tasty and very simple to make. The recipe needs a sprinkle of salt.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
This has been my go-to chocolate chip mug cake recipe for a couple years now and it always hits the spot 🙂 Thank you, Jennifer!
You’re welcome – Thank you for letting me know!
Cake tastes delicious. It did need some extra time in microwave.
I’m so glad you liked it!
This recipe was AMAZING!! Definitely recommend!!!?
Thanks! So glad you loved it!
Excellent! I used to buy the little Duncan Hines mug cake mixes for an occasional treat, but they are so much better homemade. And you don’t have to worry about a bunch of unnatural ingredients, just a few items from the pantry. This was very quick and so good!
Glad you liked it!
kirbie, this cake was amazing!! just right!! doing the hot cocoa one tomorrow!
I’m so glad you liked it!
i’ve been making mug cakes for awhile now and this is not only the fastest recipe i’ve tried but also the most tasty. thank you for blessing the world with this!!!
So glad you like it!
Could maybe use some salt but otherwise great recipe!
We’re glad you enjoyed it!
I just tried this and it’s goooooooood! Perfect when I take a short break from work!
I’m so glad you like it!
It was really good but I was looking for more of a cookie type thing it tastes more like cake but overall I lived it and would recommend
Yes, this is definitely more of a cake texture. If you want a microwave cookie that is crunchy be sure to try our 5 Minute Microwave Cookie.
Great! So simple and easy to make. Goes well with my cup of coffee. Tq
Glad you enjoyed it!
A great mug cake, I liked it a lot. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! So happy you liked it.
this was amazing, I had to write an exam today and I needed a relief snack.
So glad to hear you liked it!