Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two Recipe
This Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for two is a quick and delightful dessert that’s perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in a flash. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this moist, rich cake cooks in the microwave in just minutes, delivering a warm, fudgy treat with melty chocolate chips in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 big pinches kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate
- ¼ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and kosher salt. Stir these ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold ¼ cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
- Divide batter: Evenly divide the batter between two microwave-safe mugs or cups.
- Top with chocolate chips: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of each mug cake for extra gooeyness.
- Microwave cakes: Microwave each mug on high for about 2 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s power, so adjust accordingly. The cake should be set but still moist and gooey inside.
- Cool before serving: Allow the mug cakes to cool for 10 minutes to let the cakes set and avoid burning your mouth when eating.
Notes
- Use microwave-safe mugs to avoid accidents and ensure even cooking.
- Microwave times can vary; start with 2 minutes and add time in 10-second increments if needed.
- For a richer flavor, substitute the milk with whole milk or add a tablespoon of heavy cream.
- If you prefer a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil and use a plant-based milk.
- Enjoy immediately for the best gooey texture—the cake tends to firm up as it cools further.
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