Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two Recipe
This Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two is a quick and easy dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings in just minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in the microwave, this recipe yields two individual, moist, and fudgy chocolate mug cakes topped with melty semi-sweet mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a cozy night in or an instant sweet treat for two.
- 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
Add-ins and Toppings
- ¼ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and kosher salt. Stir them together until evenly mixed to ensure consistent flavor throughout the cake batter.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps, creating a thick chocolatey base.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet mini chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing, to add gooey pockets of melted chocolate throughout.
- Divide batter: Evenly split the batter between two microwave-safe mugs or cups. This ensures each cake cooks uniformly and portions are perfect for two servings.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips on top of each mug’s batter to create a rich, melty chocolate topping as they cook.
- Microwave cooking: Place mugs in the microwave and cook on high power for about 2 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking which can dry out the cake.
- Cool before serving: Let the mug cakes cool for 10 minutes to allow them to set and become gooey but warm. Serve directly in the mugs for a cozy, indulgent treat perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Use fresh baking ingredients for best results, especially cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Adjust microwave time depending on your appliance’s wattage. Start checking at 90 seconds for softer cake.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter.
- Be careful not to overcook the mug cakes or they may become dry and crumbly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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