Skinny Chocolate Ice Cream Mug Cake
This skinny chocolate ice cream mug cake is only 3 ingredients and about 180 calories. It's the perfect little sweet treat. Be sure to check out the recipe FAQs in the notes for best results!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp full-fat chocolate ice cream, (see note)
- 2 tbsp cake flour, (see note)
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Scoop ice cream into an 8-ounce microwave-safe mug. Melt in microwave for about 20 seconds.
- Add in flour and baking powder. Stir with a small whisk until batter is smooth and no flour chunks remain. Cook in the microwave for about 1 minute. The surface of the cake should be dry and look done.
Notes
Recipe FAQs
1. Do I have to use full-fat ice cream?
Yes! There's no other source of fat in this cake so you need to make sure you use rich, full-fat ice cream. You know, the kind you reserve for special occasions, or when guests come, or when you've just had your heart broken, or you need a major pick-me-up. I recommend using Häagen-Dazs for the best results. Their super premium ice cream makes this cake extra yummy. (And yes, the under 200 calories count took into account using super premium ice creams like Häagen-Dazs.)
2. Does it have to be chocolate flavored?
No, you can make this with other flavors but you want bold flavors otherwise your cake will taste very bland. Some examples of strong flavors are salted caramel, pumpkin spice, and chocolate.
3. I don't have cake flour, does regular flour work?
No. Unfortunately, cake flour is key. The finer texture of cake flour keeps this cake light otherwise your cake will have a much tougher texture and tough cakes make me sad and will likely make you sad. And then you'll feel compelled to eat the entire container of ice cream to cheer yourself up and blame me. And I definitely don't want that.
4. Can this cake be made ahead of time?
I recommend this be eaten soon after it is made. It is a low-calorie cake and it tends to become dry after a few hours.
5. Can I double the recipe?
Yes! A single serving cake will rise about halfway in a regular 8-oz mug. You can always double the recipe if you want a bigger cake.
Serving: 1mug cake, Calories: 178kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 45mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, NET CARBS: 26
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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