This Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake recipe made in the microwave. Ready in under 5 minutes, this makes a great last minute dessert idea.
To all the fathers out there, Happy Fathers Day. I hope Sunday brunch happened, and you are all full to the brim with hash browns and omelettes. I know that I am.
Which means that even though I want to make a cake as well, I don’t want to make one so big that it feels like we need to finish it all. And plus, my dad will only eat a little bit of said cake, so I would be forced (but oh so willing) to eat the whole thing. What’s a girl to do?
Indulge in my new obsession of course! After the peanut butter mug cake that I made two weeks ago, I have caught the mug cake bug, and have been making them far too often. I should put a warning label on these posts. This Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake was so moist, and not as spongy as your average mug cake recipe. And as an added bonus, it can be made when you run out of eggs. Which somehow happens too often around here.
An added bonus of not having any eggs in the batter is that you can taste test it as much as you want without being worried about the raw eggs. That is a win win in my books!
This week, I have already made this recipe 4 times, and I don’t think that it will let up in the next few weeks. Because when you can satisfy your chocolate cake cravings in less than 3 minutes? You know that you can always count me in!
Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients
You just need 7 simple ingredients to make this quick dessert fix. All you need need to make this microwave mug cake is:
- all-purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking powder
- white sugar
- salt
- milk
- oil
That’s it!
Tips & Tricks
One of the most important things about making a mug cake is to make sure you are using a microwave-safe mug! A large coffee mug works great, but if you only have a smaller mug, make sure that you watch the mug cake carefully while it is in the microwave. Mug cakes tend to rise while cooking, so it is very important to stop the microwave when it gets above the mug line. A small bowl also works to make this mug cake, as long as it is microwave safe.
You can make it into a vegan mug cake! The best part about this eggless microwave chocolate mug cake is how versatile it is. Instead of using regular milk, this mug cake works well with any other milk alternatives.
Keep an eye on the wattage of your microwave. The microwave power is a very important thing to consider. On most microwaves, this mug cake works well at the regular settings. If your microwave is usually more set to a high power, you may need to change the recipe to different cook times. The first time you make it, I would suggest taking the mug cake out of the microwave every 30 seconds or so and try giggling it. If it seems like the cake is fluffy with a small amount of liquid on top (think moist cake) it is done.
Make it fancy! I love having a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and drizzling it with chocolate syrup or chocolate sauce. Make it your own! However you make it, this mug cake is the perfect dessert to satisfy your dessert cravings.
More Eggless Recipe Ideas
Like this Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake? Then you will love these recipes:
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp milk
- 2 Tbsp oil
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Add in the milk and oil, and whisk together until fully incorporated.
- Microwave for 70 seconds, and see if it’s done. If not, continue to microwave in thirty second intervals.
We are always looking for new recipes to try as a family. It has helped our kids to expand what they eat being involved in this. We found your recipe and are adding it to next week’s menu to try! YUM . Pretty sure it will be a hit! Can’t argue with cake LOL!
Yay!! Agree. I have never had anyone say no to this cake 🙂
Love mug cakes so much!! And this recipe was great – will be making it again and again!!
So glad you liked it!!
So incredibly easy to make… I was shocked to see that you don’t even have to mix the ingredients in a bowl! Mixing them directly in the cup and then microwaving in such a short amount of time is just what I need to satisfy my sweet cravings in a rush. Can’t wait to make it again!
Right? Less bowls to wash is always a plus 🙂
Ahhh I wish I had a microwave just to try this! Though I’m sure I could give it a try in my toaster oven? Looks and sounds so good!
I think it could work in the toaster oven, although I have never tried it/
This is exactly what I needed today to cure my chocolate craving today. This the perfect dessert and only took a few minutes to prepare and pop in the microwave. I have a niece with an egg allergy , I can’t wait to share this with her.
I am sure your niece would love this. Thanks Debbie!!
I was going to make a chocolate dessert over the weekend but didn’t find a good new recipe to try. I am glad I’ve stumbled upon this mug cake because it looks incredible (and just what I would love to make).
Yay! Let me know if you give it a go!!
Love quick and easy recipes to make the last minute when craving something sweet! Definitely will save it and try next week!
It’s the best, right?? So good!!
I love that this is an eggless version!! I’m all about taste testing it along the way!! This is so easy and the perfect dessert or snack!
Yes!! I love this quick and easy dessert 🙂
I love the option of making a single serving of chocolate cake for those nights when the cravings take over. What a great recipe to have on hand at all times!
Yes!! So good!!
I’m so glad I came across this recipe — it’s so perfect when I want just a little something sweet without spending all this time making an entire cake that will go to waste.
Agree. It is so dangerous to have 😉
Super delicious and easy to make desert in 5 minutes. Awesome. My sweet tooth cravings no more.
Yay! So glad you liked it!