Mug cakes - Vanilla and Chocolate
Chocolate and vanilla mug cakes are quick and easy single-servingdesserts made in the microwave. The vanilla mug cake offers a light, sweet flavour, while the chocolate mug cake is rich and indulgent. Both are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in just a few minutes with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Chocolate mug cake
Ingredients
- 30 g butter
- 1 room-temperature egg
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 small square of chocolate
Chocolate mug cake (eggless)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Chocolate in the middle
Vanilla mug cake
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp room temperature milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Mug: Start by selecting a microwave-safe mug. Make sure the mug is large enough to allow the cake to rise without overflowing
Chocolate mug cake
- Melt the butter in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring.30 g butter
- In a microwave-safe mug, add the egg, sugar, vanilla extract, cream, melted butter and whisk.1 room-temperature egg, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp cream, ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and combine well.2 ½ tbsp cocoa powder, 6 tbsp all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, A pinch of salt
- Place a chocolate square in the middle and microwave it for 1 minute 20 seconds at 900 watts, or until the cake is cooked through.1 small square of chocolate
Chocolate mug cake (eggless)
- Add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder to a microwave-safe mug. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly combined.2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp sugar, A pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pour in the milk and oil, then mix thoroughly until you get a smooth batter.3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp oil
- Place a chocolate square in the center of the batter.Chocolate in the middle
- Microwave the mug cake for 1 minute at 900 watts, or until the cake is cooked through.
Vanilla mug cake
- In the microwave-safe mug, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Combine well.1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/8 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp room temperature milk
- Stir in the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.3 tbsp all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp baking powder, A pinch of salt
- Add the sprinkles (if using) and combine.Sprinkles
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Microwave times can vary, so check the cake. If it is still slightly wet in the middle, continue to cook in 10-second intervals until fully set. The cake should rise and be firm to the touch.
- Let the mugcake cool for a couple of minutes before eating. Be careful, as it will be hot straight out of the microwave.
- You can enjoy the mugcake as is or top it with whipped cream, frosting, sprinkles, or fresh fruit to make it even more delicious!
Notes
Check Microwave Wattage: Microwave wattages vary, so cooking times may differ. If your microwave is more or less powerful than 900 watts (the typical wattage for the recipe), start with the suggested time and check the doneness. If necessary, cook in 10-second intervals until the cake is fully cooked.
Don’t Overmix the Batter: When mixing the ingredients, be sure to mix just until everything is combined. Overmixing can result in a denser cake, which may not rise as well.
Watch for Overcooking: Keep a close eye on the cake as it cooks. Overcooking can lead to a dry mug cake. Stop cooking as soon as the cake has risen and is firm to the touch.
Add Toppings: Mug cakes are great on their own, but you can make them even more indulgent by adding toppings. Whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate syrup, or fresh fruit are great choices to elevate the flavour.