This easy chocolate chip mug cake is lightning fast, deliciously sweet, and fully loaded with ooey-gooey pockets of melted chocolate chips.
You only need a handful of pantry staples and a microwave to pull this off.
And if you top it with a scoop of ice cream, it’s pretty darn irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Instant Gratification: Satisfy your sweet cravings in minutes with this easy-to-make, single-serving chocolate chip mug cake.
Customizable Indulgence: Tailor the recipe to your taste by swapping ingredients like milk for non-dairy alternatives or adding mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
Portion Perfection: The recipe is designed for one, which means you can enjoy a delicious dessert without the temptation of leftovers.
Minimal Mess: With just one mug and a few simple ingredients, it’s a hassle-free way to enjoy a homemade treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of your mug cake, providing structure and texture.
- Light Brown and Granulated Sugar: This duo creates that signature sweet, chewy goodness of a classic chocolate chip cookie.
- Pinch of Salt: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients, creating a balanced taste. Feel free to use salted butter instead.
- Milk: Just a splash, so it’s not too dense.
- Unsalted Butter: Provides richness and a buttery flavor that complements the chocolate.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile with its warm, sweet aroma.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips: The star of the show, offering gooey pockets of chocolate indulgence in every bite.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
When those late-night cravings for something sweet and chocolatey hit, there’s no need to whip up an entire batch of cookies or cake.
This irresistible chocolate chip mug cake is the perfect single-serving solution to curb your dessert desires in no time.
Seriously, it’s as easy as 1-2-3!
1. MELT the butter in a mug, then stir in the sugars, milk, and vanilla.
2. ADD the flour, salt, and chocolate chips and stir to gently combine.
3. MICROWAVE for 1 minute, then let cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Tips For the Best Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
I love how quick and easy this is to whip up – I’m talking just a few minutes from start to finish.
The cake is super gooey, like a tasty thick chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven.
But before you start, check out these tips.
- Mug size. Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces to allow room for the cake to rise without overflowing.
- Chopped chocolate. Substitute the chocolate chips with chopped chocolate bars for bigger pools of melted chocolate.
- Avoid overmixing. Stir the butter, sugar, and milk well, but then be gentle with the flour. This prevents a tough, rubbery cake.
- Microwave tips. Cook times may vary, so while 60 seconds is the usual sweet spot, you may need an extra 10-15 seconds. The edges should be firm, and the middle should look slightly wet.
- Slightly undercook. Microwave for 50 seconds for an extra gooey and fudgy texture.
- Mix-in options. For variety, stir in peanut butter, Nutella, chopped candy bars, dried fruit, or different flavored baking chips.
- Toppings galore. Top your mug cake with ice cream, whipped cream, extra chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
How to Store
Mug cakes are best enjoyed fresh from the microwave while still warm and gooey. The longer they sit, the more rubbery they’ll go.
So, I don’t recommend storing them for later.
Having said that, you can make the batter ahead, cover it in the fridge, then microwave within 1-2 days.
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Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
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kcalThis easy chocolate chip mug cake is lightning fast, deliciously sweet, and fully loaded with ooey-gooey pockets of melted chocolate chips.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
pinch salt
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, melt the butter in 15-second intervals. When lump-free, add the brown sugar, white sugar, milk, and vanilla and mix until well blended.
- Add the flour, salt, and chocolate chips and gently stir to combine. Scrape the bottom and sides of the mug to ensure no dry spots.
- Microwave on high power for 60 seconds, then set aside to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- For an extra special treat, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and a few more chocolate chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mug size. Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces to allow room for the cake to rise without overflowing.
- Microwave tips. Cook times may vary, so while 60 seconds is the usual sweet spot, you may need an extra 10-15 seconds. The edges should be firm, and the middle should look slightly wet.
First time making this and unfortunately, not my favorite. Cake part was kind of flavorless, and I used salted butter like I always do for baking. The chocolate chips sank to the bottom of the cup also.
Hi Kim, I’m sorry to hear it didn’t come out right! To give it more flavor next time, you can try adding some vanilla extract or espresso powder. Hope that helps!
I tried it and it honestly turned out great! It was moist and fluffy and overall really good. I made half the recipe for a smaller cake and added cinnamon, which I recommend. It gave it a great flavor. I microwaved for a minute, and it was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it, Laeticia!
I’ve never added cinnamon to this one before, but I bet I’d enjoy it!