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?
100 Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
— all purpose flour OR bread flour OR any type of flour you’d prefer!
— If you want this to be around the 100 calorie mark, you’ll need to use a no-calorie sweetener like Stevia. I’ve been using Erythritol. Read the directions on the package of your sugar substitute and make measurement adjustments accordingly. I’ve used sugar, too… which makes it, like, 175 calorie cake.
— cocoa powder- see above for my thoughts on cocoa powder!
— baking powder- we opt for baking powder as a leavening agent in this recipe instead of eggs so that we can cook the cake in less time. It’s also helpful to those with egg allergies!
— milk- or almond milk. Or cashew milk. Or chocolate milk! Use what you’d like, just remember the calorie & sugar counts will vary.
— coconut or canola oil- use what you have on hand!
— vanilla extract- you only use a tiny bit, but it’s important!
–Pinch of salt
How to make Chocolate Mug Cake
First, 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.
100 CALORIE CHOCOLATE CAKE IN 30-SECONDS!
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.
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
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 Mug Cake Recipe made with common ingredients in 30 seconds! Soft, sweet & fudgy low-cal chocolate mug cake perfect for cravings.
Angela says
Oh my goodness. My son and husband absolutely loved this. I did too❤ Will make again tomorrow night because we shared. Great for a nice treat and not have to feel guilty.
Sue says
Love the flavor and its a great treat for one! The only thing I’d do differently is to mix the ingredients in a bowl and then put it in the mug. I could mix them well enough in the mug. Will definitely make again!
Alison says
I hope it works out even better for you the next time you make it Sue!
C says
Ok. This is quite literally the best and most perfect mug cake recipe there is. Dear reader, trust. In my personal variation, I use coconut sugar and caocao powder + a dash of cinnamon. Perfection. Every time. Bless you
NM says
Absolutely loved it! Thank you!
Lee says
Do these have to be cooked one at a time?
Nellie says
For best results, yes!