Description
A quick and easy gluten free chocolate mug cake that’s moist, rich, and ready in minutes, perfect for a single-serving dessert craving.
Ingredients
2 tbsp neutral-flavored oil (avocado oil, refined coconut oil, etc.)
5 tbsp milk of choice (whole, 2%, almond, coconut, etc.)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
2 tbsp granulated white sugar, coconut sugar, or granular Swerve
3 tbsp baking cocoa powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
- Sift in gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Transfer batter to a microwave-safe mug.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.
- Microwave on full power for 60 seconds.
- Check doneness with a toothpick.
- If needed, microwave in 10-second intervals until just set.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overcook to avoid a dry cake.
Microwave times may vary depending on wattage.
Batter can be mixed directly in the mug to save dishes.
Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
