100 Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe made with common ingredients in 30 seconds! Soft, sweet & fudgy low-cal chocolate mug cake perfect for cravings.
Chocolate Mug Cake recipes are a must have in your recipe box and this one is my favorite. It comes together so fast and I love the chocolate flavor. I prefer to cook mine for 30 seconds, but you might opt for 35 seconds, for a less fudgy cake. It’s your choice! you don’t need a large mug to make this recipe. It will only fill a regular sized mug up half way after it’s cooked. Don’t let the small amount of batter make you nervous! It does look like a really small amount before you cook it. It ends up being the perfect amount for a sweet treat.
Sprinkle just a small amount of powdered sugar on top for a little bit of added sweetness. For chocoholic, sugar addicts, who are pathetically impatient like me, this is just divine. I hope you enjoy it.
What is Chocolate Mug Cake?
A chocolate mug cake is a simple recipe for chocolate cake that’s cooked in a mug, in the microwave. No electric mixer needed, just a mug and a small spoon, rubber scraper or whisk. It’s cooked in just 30 seconds. I allow a couple minutes for cooling, then you’re free to sprinkle with powdered sugar and dig in! Chocolate Mug Cake has a great chocolate flavor and isn’t too sweet.
What is the best cocoa powder?
I prefer to use either Premium Cocoa or Ghirardelli cocoa powder for this chocolate mug cake recipe. When the recipe only calls for a few ingredients, each one really counts! If the flavor of the cocoa powder you use isn’t top notch to begin with, the flavor in your mug cake will reflect that. So add the two names I mentioned to your grocery list and pick up a container next time you’re at the store.
100 Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
- 2 TBSP flour
- 1 1/2 TBSP no-calorie sweetener (I’ve used sugar, too… which makes it, like, 175 calorie cake:)
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp coconut or canola oil
- 1 drop of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
How to make Chocolate Mug Cake
- Spray a mug or ramekin with cooking spray. Combine the flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in the mug. Whisk gently until until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bake in the microwave on high for 30-35 seconds. Do not overcook or it will be rubbery! The cake will continue cooking for the next minute as it sets.
- Cool 3-5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, topped with berries & cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, etc.
If you love our 100 Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake, try these other better-for-you favorites:
- Easy 4 Ingredient Peach Cobbler
- Under 200 calorie Double Fudge Muffins
- Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Double Fudge Banana Bars
- Peanut Butter Pretzels
100 CALORIE CHOCOLATE CAKE IN 30-SECONDS!
100 Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe made with common ingredients in 30 seconds! Soft, sweet & fudgy low-cal chocolate mug cake perfect for cravings.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp. no-calorie sweetener You can use sugar, but it adds calories
- 2 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. oil
- 1 drop of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in the mug. Whisk gently until until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bake in the microwave on high for 30-35 seconds. Do not overcook or it will be rubbery! The cake will continue cooking for the next minute as it sets.
- Cool 3-5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, topped with berries & cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, etc.
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How many calories are in Chocolate Mug Cake?
I’ve calculated this mug cake recipe to be 110-120 calories. Here is an image showing how I calculated that amount. You must use a no calorie sweetener to get the calorie count this low. You can swap out the regular milk for almond milk if you’d like. I love the flavor of coconut oil in this recipe, but using canola oil doesn’t change the calorie count at all.
How to make Chocolate Mug Cake without an Egg
Regular chocolate cake recipes contain an egg, yet we opted to leave the egg out so that it will cook faster. We added baking powder as a leavening agent, that is, it helps the cake to puff up and rise.
Variations on our traditional Chocolate Mug Cake
Basic chocolate mug cake is delicious, but if you want to get creative, here are some ideas. Just remember that a little goes a long way in a mug cake this size! After you whisk together the ingredients, you can add in 1/2 tsp creamy or chunky peanut butter, 1 tsp nutella, a dash of cinnamon or 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips. Remember too that the calorie count will change based on what you add!
Ideas for Chocolate Mug Cake
I love this chocolate mug cake recipe all on it’s own, but if you’d like, you can add a variety of toppings. Just remember that the calorie count will increase based upon what you add! If you’re trying to make healthy choices, you can add a few slices of banana, strawberries, or any other fruit you’d like. I think it’d be fabulous with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts. You can also drizzle it with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce or even a little jam. Topping it with a bit of whipped cream is a fun idea. I even saw a spray can of whipped topping made from almond milk at the store the other day!
100 CALORIE CHOCOLATE CAKE IN 30-SECONDS!
100 Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe made with common ingredients in 30 seconds! Soft, sweet & fudgy low-cal chocolate mug cake perfect for cravings.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp. no-calorie sweetener You can use sugar, but it adds calories
- 2 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. oil
- 1 drop of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in the mug. Whisk gently until until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bake in the microwave on high for 30-35 seconds. Do not overcook or it will be rubbery! The cake will continue cooking for the next minute as it sets.
- Cool 3-5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, topped with berries & cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, etc.
Tried this recipe?Mention @jessicalovesbutter or tag #jessicalovesbutter!
Hannah says
August 15, 2018 at 6:50 pmGreat recipe. 🙂 It is more than 100 calories but ~200 even with regular sugar (which I used) is still pretty great, way better than other mug cakes (even if the others are bigger… a double batch of this would still have less calories than others I saw). I like mine partially gooey. I also added a little more cocoa.
I just wish the print version was more compact but I can always fix that on my computer before I print it.
Jessica says
August 21, 2018 at 8:14 amI’ll add a better print version for you!
Janis says
April 4, 2019 at 2:23 pmAgreed that this is not a 100 calorie recipe, whether you use no-calorie sweetener or not.
That being said – this was awesome. I just used 1tbsp of sugar and it was plenty sweet for me. It didn’t rise very high, but it was fluffy and delicious. I added a sprinkle of walnuts (upped the calories even more!) but who cares – really hit the spot for me. It wasn’t overly sweet which was perfect.
Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Alison says
April 4, 2019 at 9:43 pmJanis, so glad you enjoyed it!
Patricia Dotson says
October 27, 2018 at 4:35 pmyummy 🙂
Adriana says
November 14, 2018 at 2:42 amI made the regular version. It was good but next time I will mix the dry ingredients first because it had a slight baking powder taste. Thanks for the easy recipe!
Alison says
November 15, 2018 at 7:45 pmAdriana, Thanks for sharing! Glad you could enjoy this!
Carolyn says
January 20, 2019 at 8:20 pmDoes not rise. does not cook in 30 seconds, You can’t do this without an egg.
Jessica says
January 21, 2019 at 11:02 amDid you actually try it Carolyn? You most certainly can cook this without an egg! The baking powder is the leavening agent. Did you leave it out?
Jane Smith says
February 14, 2019 at 9:04 pmYummy? Really. Nope, not good at all. Save yourself the time and mess and have an Oreo.
Jessica says
February 15, 2019 at 5:53 pmEveryone has different tastes Jane. Be nice! We love this quick & easy mug cake!
Laura says
February 18, 2019 at 7:27 pmMy go-to whenever I’m having a sweet tooth craving! Love it! If I substitute coconut oil instead of olive oil, would I melt the coconut oil first? Thanks again! This one is the best I’ve found online! Low cal and low sugar!
Nellie says
February 19, 2019 at 9:43 amThanks Laura! Yep, melt the coconut oil first – it’s a great swap for the olive oil!
Justine says
April 3, 2019 at 1:27 pmThis is perfect whenever I need something sweet!
Alison says
April 3, 2019 at 10:08 pmYes and no leftovers to tempt us!
Brandi says
April 3, 2019 at 2:23 pmI am on a low calorie diet and I was happy to find and try this recipe. Taste great!
Nadine says
May 16, 2019 at 11:43 amHi! If I sub sweetener for sugar, how much sugar should I put? 🙂
Also, can it be made omitting both egg and baking powder ( I currently have neither in stock!)
Jessica says
May 22, 2019 at 8:47 amI’ve never made it how you’re describing, so I’m not sure it would work.
MarieB says
May 30, 2019 at 8:43 pmI make this with unsweetened coconut milk and stevia, which comes out to 106 calories in my macro calculator. Tastes great to me : )
Jessica says
June 3, 2019 at 3:30 pmI’m so glad you enjyoed it Marie!
Kate says
June 12, 2019 at 1:31 amI loved this, it was fluffy and slightly runny and rose nicely. I added more cocoa for a bigger choccy punch used sweetner instead of sugar and made a quick chocolate sauce with dark chocolate and cream, so it was more like a lava cake. So more calories, but worth every decadent mouthful, and quick as lightning to make. Thank you!