Low Sugar Chocolate Mug Cake

Total time6 min

Prep time3 min

Cook time2 min

Rich cocoa powder and a splash of vanilla give this single-serving cake serious depth in just a few minutes flat. Whisked right in the mug, the batter comes together with barely any cleanup, then microwaves into a warm, fudgy dessert with a tender, springy top. Melty pockets throughout add little bursts of richness in every bite, making this feel like a real treat rather than an afterthought. It's the kind of fast, personal-sized indulgence that fits neatly into a lower added sugar routine without sacrificing that classic chocolate cake craving. Best of all, it's ready to eat straight from the mug in under five minutes — no oven, no fuss, no leftovers to tempt you later.

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Ingredients

1 serving

3 tbsp all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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3 tbsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp baking powder
⅛ tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable oil or canola oil)
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1
In a 12 oz microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined with no dry pockets.
2
Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the mug and stir with a fork until the batter is smooth and no streaks of flour remain. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.

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