Chocolate Mug Cake

A healthy chocolate mug cake, made two different ways.

Sometimes you just need a little treat, and although I’m not necessarily one to support using the microwave all the time, this 90-second chocolate mug cake is a far better choice than a McCain Deep & Delicious or that bag of two-bite brownies.

I’ve created two versions of this recipe, a more traditional method, and a gluten-free method, using all-natural ingredients because you are always better off making your treats at home rather than buying them in a store. So when your next sweet craving hits, whip up this single-serve chocolate mug cake to help satisfy that craving in a far healthier way.

More Healthy Chocolate Recipes:

• Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies
• Chocolate Zucchini Loaf
• Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares

Chocolate Mug Cake: Two Ways

Author: Stephanie Kay

This chocolate mug cake recipe makes one mug cake; simply double the batch to make two servings. I’ve used tahini to give an added creaminess to the texture, but you could also use almond or peanut butter to mix up the flavour!

• Author: Stephanie Kay
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 minutes
• Total Time: 7 minutes
• Yield: 1 mug cake 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Microwave

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Ingredients

Traditional

• 1/4 cup whole wheat or spelt flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 4 tablespoon almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon dark chocolate (bar or chips)

Paleo & Gluten-Free

• 2 tablespoon almond meal
• 2 tablespoon coconut flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoon almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon dark chocolate (bar or chips)

Instructions

1. In a mug, combine all ingredients and using a fork stir to well combine.
2. Microwave for 90 seconds or until cake has formed in the mug.
3. Note: The power of your microwave might affect the duration of cooking, so keep an eye on it.
4. Allow to sit for 1-2 minute to cool.
5. Serve on its own or top with a spoonful of full-fat coconut milk.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 mug cake
• Calories: 596 calories
• Sugar: 13 grams
• Fat: 44 grams
• Carbohydrates: 47 grams
• Fiber: 13 grams
• Protein: 15 grams