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    Double Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

    Published: Mar 21, 2019 · Modified: Jan 27, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    It take less than two minutes to make this luscious double chocolate mug cake. Take it to perfection with a scoop of ice cream!

    Even though I'm more of a family person, I know that cooking for one has its own joy. Imagine that midnight chocolate brownie in a mug or the afternoon banana bread in a mug. You can treat yourself in less than 5 minutes thanks to these recipes! 

    Double Chocolate Mug cake is wonderful for a chilly evening!

    Why this chocolate mug cake is a favorite?

    This is a piece of advice from a girl who craves chocolate at crazy times of the day: always always have some good quality chocolate and cocoa powder in your pantry because sooner or later, you will be needing them!

    This delicious velvety double chocolate mug cake is great for days when you want some chocolate cake but don't want to do all the work, and perhaps like me, don't have any interest in store-made stuff. All you have to do is grab a mug, break an egg into it, add some sugar, milk and some other stuff. Mix it and then put it in the microwave for only one minute and thirty seconds. That's even less time than TV ads! Then you can grab your mug cake, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and voila! Happiness in a mug!

    Quite easy right?

    Double Chocolate Mug cake is wonderful for a chilly evening!

    Chocolate mug cake ingredients

    To make this single serving easy chocolate chip mug cake, you need just a few ingredients:

    • Egg
    • Sugar
    • Milk
    • Oil (preferably vegetable oil or baking olive oil) or melted butter
    • Flour 
    • Cocoa powder (make sure you always use high quality cocoa powder)
    • Baking powder 
    • Chocolate chips 

    Another thing that I like about this cute mug cake? Melted chocolate chips and butterscotch morsels! In every single bite! Hot ooey gooey cake topped with cold ice cream!! Seriously, what's not to like about this double chocolate mug cake? It's easy, simple and perfect to cure all the sudden chocolate cravings that we have all experienced at some point in our lives.

    How to make chocolate cake in a mug

    I can't stress enough how simple it is to make a gooey chocolate mug cake in less than 5 minutes. All you need to do is to mix the egg and sugar with milk and oil. Then add in the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Once all is mixed, fold in chocolate chips and/or butterscotch chips. Bake in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. 

    How to serve chocolate mug cake

    You can simply serve it in the mug as it is. I love topping it with ice cream, or some quick chocolate fudge sauce. I suggest you serve this easy mug cake warm for maximum gooeyness! 

    Can I double this chocolate mug cake recipe?

    Absolutely! This recipe is to make one chocolate mug cake but you can double the recipe and prepare the chocolate mug cake batter in a separate bowl then divide it between two mugs. Bake the mug cake in the microwave one mug at a time and serve warm. 

    Can I make mug cake in the oven?

    Unfortunately, no. Mug cake recipes on Unicorns in the Kitchen are solely developed for microwave therefore I advise you not to make this chocolate mug cake in the oven. 

    Double Chocolate Mug cake is wonderful for a chilly evening!

    Chocolate mug cake variations

    You can easily add more flavors to this gooey chocolate mug cake. Here are two of my favorites: 

    • Nutella: Mix in one tablespoon nutella into the batter. 
    • Peanut butter: Add one tablespoon peanut butter to the mug cake batter. 

    Looking for more chocolate recipes?

    • Chocolate Magic Cake
    • Molten Chocolate Cake
    • Double Chocolate Cookies
    Double Chocolate Mug cake is wonderful for a chilly evening!

    Double Chocolate Mug cake

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    It take less than two minutes to make this luscious double chocolate mug cake. Take it to perfection with a scoop of ice cream!
    3.86 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 1 min
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 3 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 434 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 egg
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • 3 tbs milk
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 ½ tablespoon all purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon butterscotch morsels

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwave safe mug or in a bowl, mix the egg with sugar until combined. 
    • Add in milk and vegetable oil. Mix well for a few seconds. 
    • Mix in all purpose flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into the batter. 
    • Stir in the chocolate chips and butterscotch morsels.
    • Cook in microwave for one minute and thirty seconds.
    • Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 344IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mg
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

     

     

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    1. bethani

      December 09, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect nap time mama treat! I love mug treats since they make just enough for me. Lol thanks for sharing, I'm gonna have to try this when I get some butterscotch chips

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 10, 2015 at 1:25 pm

        You will love it Bethani!

        Reply
    2. Carol Cassara

      December 09, 2015 at 5:19 pm

      That is a dangerous thing--a no hassle dessert that actually tastes great.

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 10, 2015 at 1:23 pm

        I usually tell myself no Shadi, don't please don't make two of those every day!!! 😀

        Reply
    3. candy kage

      December 09, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      Love stuff in mugs and jars. Looks delicious. Fun for family sunday evening or anytime for that matter.

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 10, 2015 at 1:22 pm

        Exactly! Anytime! 😀

        Reply
    4. Brandy Saldana

      December 09, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Mug cakes are the best and I love how easy this recipe looks. Your photos look great btw!

      Thanks for this delicious looking recipe!

      willbakeforshoes.com

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm

        Thank you Brandy for your kind comment! I love anything in a mug too!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      December 09, 2015 at 10:31 am

      I agree that every day is a day for chocolate, and I love that this just serves one. I can be selfish!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 10, 2015 at 1:19 pm

        So true Tara! It's great that you can make it whenever you crave it!

        Reply
    6. Mckenna

      December 09, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Sounds so easy and looks delicious! Will definitely have to try this one.

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 09, 2015 at 10:23 am

        Yes! This is my to-go cake!

        Reply
    7. Kristine@TheFoleyFam

      December 09, 2015 at 10:14 am

      On my grocery list to make this tonight! YUM!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 09, 2015 at 10:21 am

        glad you liked it Kristine! <3

        Reply
    8. Heather with WELLFITandFED

      December 08, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Yum. I like substituting with macadamia nuts and goji berries.

      Reply
    9. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah

      December 08, 2015 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I'm having one of "those" days where I could really use a little bit of chocolate - have a feeling this will be my afternoon project! 😀

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 08, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        Add some nuts and you will like it even more! 😀

        Reply
    10. Marlynn

      December 08, 2015 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      I always carry around a blanket in the house when it' cold, too! And I love that you've added butterscotch to this mug cake. What a fun twist on a classic mug cake - it looks so perfect for chilly winter days! I might make this today, in fact! 🙂

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 08, 2015 at 3:56 pm

        Happy you like it Marlynn! I love butterscotch a lot I can add it to anything 😀

        Reply
    11. jennyb

      December 08, 2015 at 2:01 am

      I love these because I don't really cook and these are so easy.

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 08, 2015 at 9:57 am

        Yea this is a no fuss 😀

        Reply
    12. Josie

      December 08, 2015 at 12:12 am

      Confections in mugs are SO fun. This looks very tasty- can't wait to recreate it myself.

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 08, 2015 at 9:58 am

        And it's quick Josie! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jessica

      December 07, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      This looks amazing. Can't wait to make it!

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      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 12, 2015 at 12:08 pm

        Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    14. Lindsay AFM

      December 07, 2015 at 11:52 am

      This is such a fun idea and sounds SO good! Definitely need to try it out asap!!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 07, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Glad you liked it Lindsay! <3

        Reply
    15. Shann Eva

      December 07, 2015 at 11:20 am

      If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be chocolate. You know I'm going to make this. Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        December 07, 2015 at 12:05 pm

        Chocolate is the best! Let me know if you like this mug cake! 🙂

        Reply
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