100 Calorie Chocolate Mug cake made with flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, coconut oil, milk & vanilla! Done in 30 seconds, this fudgy cake for one is fantastic!
This mug cake 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
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
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.
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How many calories are in Chocolate Mug Cake?
I’ve calculated this mug cake recipe to be 110-158 calories, depending on your exact ingredients. 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.
100 Calorie Chocolate Mug cake made with flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, coconut oil, milk & vanilla! Done in 30 seconds, this fudgy cake for one is fantastic!
Angie says
Is the measurements of 1 1/2 Tbls of sweetener correct, it seems like alot, just wanted to check?
ariel says
super easy and time efficient for a lazy and inpatient person like me
Kaylie says
Thank you, Ariel!
Lily says
Great cake! I substituted the milk with unsweetened almond (chocolate), and turned out great! Dropped the calories by almost 50 too. Thanks for the recipe
Kaylie says
Thank you, Lily!
Joyce says
If I use cacao powder should I use the same amount or less?
Jessica says
Use the same amount!
Marlina Delgado says
Easy and delicious!
Jessica says
So glad you liked it Marlina!
Donna says
I had for a sweet after dinner treat. I used whole meal flour, just a tsp of sweetner as I don’t like the aftertaste. Replaced the milk with almond milk. O.M.G! It was so light, fluffy with just the right amount of fudge ness . I had some Greek yoghurt and a touch of peanut butter on top. Will definitely make this again.
Eve says
Itty Bitty was begging for choco cake. I thought of looking for a low sugar mug cake recipe so to satisfy her craving without a grocery run and big, sugary ordeal. Found this, then realized I had no cocoa powder. I replaced the cocoa powder, salt, and sweetener with hot cocoa mix. And let Itty bitty do all the mixing.
It’s not perfect, but is totally perfect haha. Suffice to say I have a happy kiddo, and am a happy mama. Thanks!
Nellie says
When kiddos are happy, mama is happy. That’s my motto too! So glad you enjoyed the cake Eve!
n/a says
I made this recipe and it was amazing! I substituted all purpose flour with oat flour that i made by blending up oats, and I replaced the sweetener with one tablespoon of honey and it was amazing!
Nellie says
Great idea to use oat flour and honey!
Analiese says
So good, I expected it to be not great but I was pleasantly surprised!
Alison says
I’m so glad to hear it Analiese!
patricia lord says
awesome quick treat ! anyone know howmany w.w. points it is ??? Its excellent !!!!!
Alison says
Not sure about how many W.W. points but I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Ashley says
I calculated as 9 points in the app
Sarah says
Is there a substitute for the oil? Just wondered if I could add milk or water in place! This looks amazing 😍
Jessica says
How about coconut oil??
Victoria says
I added mini chocolate chips, which never hurts, but yum! I think cooking this cake for less time than other recipes it what gives it such a yummy, fudgy spin. Mine was almost like a lava cake? Absolutely DELICIOUS for being a low sugar/low calorie recipe. Thank you!
Jessica says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Ryley says
Just wondering how you got 100 calories form this? I counted each ingredient & it’s closer to 200?
Jessica says
Calorie counts are estimations- I recommend counting using your exact ingredients. I used the ingredients in the recipe card!
Selina says
I converted this to a Keto recipe by using almond flour and almond milk – it was divine! so good that I ate two in one sitting!
Mia says
Thanks for sharing. My son and mom loved it.
Emily says
I used honey, which obviously added calories, but this was the best mug recipe I’ve ever tried! Will definitely be making this again.
Calley says
One of the best low calorie mug cakes I’ve tried! I’ve had some that are like the texture of mochi which is good but not when I want cake! With this one I even replaced half the oil with Greek yogurt and it’s still super fluffy!
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.
Janice says
I made this i used armond unsweeten milk and splenda sugar replacement and it is now diabetic friendly now
Jessica says
Awesome Janice!
Noa says
I’ve found mug cake recipes to be so hit and miss, but this one is a good one! Simple ingredients, super quick to make and way less sugar/fat than the other recipes out there. I used 1 tbsp sugar instead of 1.5 tbsp sweetener and it was very sweet. I didn’t have baking powder so used some baking soda and a tiny bit of vinegar instead. Will make again!
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!