A cake for one or just something that will cheer the day up? Make the day successful with an easy chocolate cake in a mug!

Once some dives into the world of cooking and tastes the first bites of defeat, their real character shines through the smoke of failure. Established feudal orders in the kitchen are essential for successful day to day operations in the long term but not everybody is born to be a queen.

Those with the satisfactory self-knowledge about themselves admit their shortcomings and renounce their rights for the territory to higher beings capable of ruling the landscape.

Admitting failure doesn’t equal defeat. It means, we are willing to do what it takes to make things perfect. It shows our willingness for change to achieve success. Without recognizing failure, we can’t change the path that led to it.

Repeating the same thing over and over again won’t magically yield different outcomes. If the results are good, then we have nothing to worry about though. As on the flip side of consecutive failures, there are the three starred successes that appreciates the ability for repetition.

Chocolate mug cakes aren’t famous for their complexities nor their beauty in the dessert realm, yet like people can find beauty in all sizes and shapes, we can find company and pass our times with mug cakes too.

Although mug cakes sound like they are only good for one-night stands, in reality we can build a lasting relationship with them based on mutual respect and understanding. Once we lay down the ground rules and more importantly articulate the limits of our capabilities, we can count on each other and expect only the best from each other.

For example, we can happily serve two people with them, or with a stretch even a small three-persons family once in a while, but once we step over the capabilities of our microwave, we are better off baking a proper cake in the oven.

Not like we couldn’t pack full our oven with the countless mugs, collected during the years but rather because cleaning those things once a cake was baked in them is a pain, reserved for those who are not willing to learn from their mistakes, doomed forever crawl at the bottom of the kitchen’s food chain.

Ingredients

Egg-less

¼ cup / 40g Flour
2 tablespoon / 10g Cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon / 1g Salt
¼ teaspoon / 1g Baking powder
¼ cup / 60ml Milk
2 tablespoons / 30ml Oil
1 tablespoon Honey or sweetener of choice

Baking powder-less

¼ cup / 40g Flour
2 tablespoon / 10g Cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon / 1g Salt
¼ cup / 60ml Milk
2 tablespoons / 30ml Oil
1 tablespoon Honey or sweetener of choice
1 Egg

Flour-less

1 Banana (ripe) swap for favorite sweetener on keto
2 tablespoons Nut flour or nut butter (Almond flour, peanut butter…)
2 tablespoon / 10g Cocoa powder
1 Egg

How to make Chocolate mug cake

Egg-less

In a preferably microwavable mug add flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder.
Add milk, oil and sweetener of choice.
Mix everything together until smooth. Mind to scrape the side of the mug several times.
Put the mug into microwave oven for 60 – 120 seconds depending on the power level used. Use a smaller mug when making this cake first time. Once the cake is poking out of the mug, we can take a note of the time needed for it next time.
With baking powder only we get an airy, crumbly texture.
It keeps as well as any cake but it will shrink in size.

Enjoy!

Baking powder-less

In a preferably microwavable mug add flour, cocoa powder and salt.
Add milk, oil and sweetener of choice and egg.
Mix everything together until smooth. Mind to scrape the side of the mug several times.
Put the mug into microwave oven for 60 – 120 seconds depending on the power level used. Use a smaller mug when making this cake first time. Once the cake is poking out of the mug, we can take a note of the time needed for it next time.
It’s denser and chewier than the cake with baking powder and it gets heavier over time. Enjoy right away or keep it in the fridge.

Flour-less

Add the banana, nut flour or nut butter and cocoa powder into a mug.
Mix it together and enjoy right away.
Or mix in an egg.
Put the mug into microwave oven for 60 – 120 seconds depending on the power level used. Use a smaller mug when making this cake first time. Once the cake is poking out of the mug, we can take a note of the time needed for it next time.
It is denser and chewier than crumbly and airy but lovely cake for 5 minutes of work non the less.

Enjoy!

F.A.Q.

What is a Chocolate Mug Cake?

A Chocolate Mug Cake is a dessert that is made in a mug and cooked in a microwave.

What are the ingredients used in a Chocolate Mug Cake?

The ingredients used in a Chocolate Mug Cake typically include flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

What is the cooking time for a Chocolate Mug Cake?

The cooking time for a Chocolate Mug Cake is usually around one to two minutes in the microwave, depending on the wattage of the microwave.

Can a Chocolate Mug Cake be customized?

Yes, a Chocolate Mug Cake can be customized by adding ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, or even a scoop of ice cream on top after it is cooked.

Is a Chocolate Mug Cake a healthy dessert option?

A Chocolate Mug Cake can be enjoyed as an occasional treat, but it is important to note that it is still a dessert and may contain ingredients that are high in sugar and calories.

Can a Chocolate Mug Cake be made without eggs?

Yes, a Chocolate Mug Cake can be made without eggs. In fact for crumbly mug cake the best results are achieved without adding egg.

What variations can be made to a Chocolate Mug Cake?

There are various variations that can be made to a Chocolate Mug Cake, such as adding peanut butter, Nutella, or even a swirl of caramel sauce before microwaving.

Can a Chocolate Mug Cake be stored for later?

It is recommended to consume a Chocolate Mug Cake immediately after it is cooked as it is best enjoyed fresh. Storing it for later may result in a less desirable texture.

Can a Chocolate Mug Cake be reheated?

Yes, a Chocolate Mug Cake can be reheated in the microwave for a short time to warm it up again, but be cautious not to overheat it, as it may become dry.

Can a Chocolate Mug Cake be made in an oven instead of a microwave?

Yes, a Chocolate Mug Cake can be made in an oven by preheating it to the appropriate temperature and baking the cake mixture in a mug for a specific amount of time, as mentioned in the recipe.