Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two
This Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake recipe is incredibly easy to make, with butter and no eggs. In less than 15 minutes, you’ll have two crazy delicious servings of warm chocolate cake, ready to eat!
We’ve all had those late night cravings for warm chocolate cake.
Haven’t we?!
Please tell me I’m not alone…
This recipe for Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two is so easy to make, you won’t believe it works until you try it. From start to finish, you’ll have two crazy delicious servings of warm chocolate cake >>> in less than 15 minutes!
How to make a mug cake
For the most part, when someone talks about a mug cake recipe, it’s going to mean that it’s made in the microwave. This type of recipe is meant to be a quick, easy, and smaller version of a more typical (larger) chocolate cake.
I shared this mug cake recipe here many years ago on the blog. And while it’s always been a very popular recipe, it has had very mixed reviews. I would say, a 50/50 split with people either really, really liking it or people really, really hating it. And the #1 complaint I heard? People didn’t like the spongy texture, a result of baking this dessert for two using eggs.
So the girls and I experimented with many different versions of this recipe, eliminating the eggs. We wanted a cake that was dense and moist and richly chocolatey. And we made it happen!
In this updated mug cake recipe, you will find no egg.
But! If you have already fallen in love with the previous recipe I shared (with eggs), just look below the recipe card in this post – you’ll find the original recipe there!
For these cake cups, simply stir a few common baking ingredients together in a small bowl. Then divide the batter between two cups or small-ish sized mugs and microwave for two minutes. That’s it. Two minutes, and they’re done!
Dessert for Two
I like to serve this cake in a cup with fresh raspberries or strawberries. This is especially pretty for a little Valentine’s Day celebration.
A dollop of freshly whipped cream or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream would also be great.
While I recommend to let the microwave mug cake cool for ten minutes before eating, I have to admit that I nearly always dig right it.
Yes, it’s hot. But I just can’t resist.
Chocolate mug cake
With just one spoonful, you’ll know exactly why my family loves this gooey chocolate mug cake. It’s beautifully moist and gooey, incredibly chocolatey…and pretty darn perfect when you’re already in your pajamas and that craving for chocolate cake won’t let you go.
For more chocolate recipe inspiration, be sure to also check out my:
- S’mores Pie – a HUGE family favorite!
- Chocolate Mint Brownies – I’ve been enjoying these since I was a kid.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Vanilla Bean Baking Book – OMG. These are the most awesome chocolate chip cookies I’ve EVER had!
And I’m looking forward to trying Hot Chocolate on a Stick from Foodie With Family and these Buttermilk Brownies from A Kitchen Addiction.
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* For those of you who have relied on the original recipe that I shared here many years ago (with eggs), scroll down below the new recipe card. You’ll still find the original recipe there!
These are best when eaten within an hour or two of making them. As they cool, the chocolate chips will harden, so the cakes will be less gooey. But they're still very good. ;) from a farmgirl's dabbles As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2 Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 512 Total Fat: 31g Saturated Fat: 19g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 220mg Carbohydrates: 57g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 37g Protein: 5g
ORIGINAL RECIPE (with eggs): Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake for Two
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. cocoa powder
- big pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1/4 c. butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- heaping 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a few more for sprinkling on top
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir well to incorporate. Fold in chocolate chips. Divide batter between 2 microwave-safe cups (my cup holds 6 fluid ounces) and then sprinkle the tops with a few more chocolate chips. Microwave both cups at the same time on high for 2 minutes. The cake will rise up above the cup rim, and then settle back down as it cools. Microwave strength varies, so adjust accordingly. The cakes should be cooked, but very moist, and a bit gooey in the middle. Allow cakes to cool for about 15 minutes prior to eating. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
These are best when eaten within a few hours of cooking them. As they cool, the chocolate chips will harden, so the cakes will be less gooey. But they’re still very, very good. ;)
This post was previously published in 2013. The recipe, some of the photographs, and some of the text were updated in 2019.
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My husband and I loved the old recipe. I’m super bummed that you changed it. I don’t care for the new one and won’t make this recipe again.
I preferred the old one too.
Hello Jen – please see my reply to Elizabeth. Thank you!
Hello Elizabeth – I know that there are people who like the original recipe (you!). But I have received a large amount of feedback on that recipe, where people didn’t like the spongy texture. And the more we played around with the recipe at home, the more we realized that we liked it better without eggs also. I did update the recipe card to reflect these changes. But please know that the original recipe (with eggs) is also included below the recipe card. Thank you for letting me know – I hope you enjoy many more chocolate cake cups!
Thank you!!! We are super happy to have to old recipe! Maybe not our waistlines… ;) I think the texture is closer to a cake with eggs. Without eggs, I think it’s more dense and brownie-like.
This is our go-to chocolate cake for when we need a sweet treat after the kids go go bed. We will continue to enjoy (debatably, too many) chocolate cakes! Thank you again, for including the old recipe as well!
Wow!!! A mug cake that ACTUALLY tastes like cake, and not like a chocolate-y omelette :) I didn’t have chocolate chips, and ended up halving the recipe, but it was fantastic! Thank you so much for restoring my faith in mug cakes! Be sure to let this one cool for a few minutes to let it settle :)
Yay!!!!! :)
These are what is keeping me going through my obnoxiously long winter break. I’m in heaven.
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Very quick and easy! Delicious! But instead of making 2 portions I put all of it in a big mug and cooked it for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
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This hit the spot!! After I put the boys to sleep, I was aching for a good chocolates fix. But all we had were…ingredients, ugh. So I set out to find someone who had a rockin’ fast chocolatey recipe. I found you through Real Simple, and you are a winner!!! I used half butter, half coconut oil. Because…I could, and also I have a huge crush on coconut oil and I really love it with chocolate. I also added dark chocolate chips which were amazing. It’s possible I should have taken the cups out before the 2minute beep, but it’s a new microwave and I really had no idea. But my microwave is pretty nuclear so I should have known. Next time! And there’s obviously going to be a next time, I will remember. Thank you for being so good to my sweet tooth! And I got brownie points by giving the other half to the husband ;)
We tried out this recipe and had a similar problem as Rebecca and Alison. We didn’t have ceramic mugs that we were ok to ruin if this went poorly so we used glass mugs. Could that have been our problem?
Simple, fast and amazing recipe. Thanks
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Oh My God!!
this is literally the best microwaved cake i’ve ever had!
you just became my go to recipe.
I did make a few changes: i reduced the amount of butter in 1/3.
i did half semi-sweet half white for the chips, and added marsmallow on top. I microwaved for 1.5 on 80% and then 20 seconds on 100%. when it was done i placed a couple of teaspoons of caramel-white chocolate sauce on top.
perfect cake!
i’m eating it warm.. I have no resraint.
please excuse me while i go into a chocolate and sugar coma :-P
Wow, I’m in trouble. This was a delicious hit and I’m sure I’ll be making them again soon.
I only had unsweetened cocoa, and almond milk instead of the other but it still worked beautifully. Thank you for this :)
So if you’re a normal person you will have all these ingredients in your house. Which is good because you probably don’t want to go out, clear the snow off you car, get the ingredients from the store, etc. So while being perfectly lazy you can make this delicious treat and not have to leave your house! I love it!
This was amazing! I certainly didnt have the self-control to wait 15 minutes before eating it though! Ha! Definitely going to be making these waaaay too much now. Can’t wait to experiment with some other flavors also for my hubby who is allergic to chocolate. Thank you!!!
I’ve tried dozens of these recipes, and THIS IS THE BEST ONE EVER. It genuinely tasted like gooey chocolate cake. Marvelous!
My family loved it :-) It worked like a charm…Thanks a lot Brenda!! Definitely going to pass this one around <3 We Indians love anything sweet and this recipe is simply too good…thanks again.
That’s wonderful to hear – thank you!!
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If you’re only making one, should you still leave the mug in the microwave for 2 minutes? Or cut the time in half?
I tried these last night. . . amazing!!! Highly recommend!
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it tasted really good but if u want a gooey center add golden syrup and or peanut butter and also some chocolate spread.
this was a gr8 idea and this would defs go down well with a nice cupa hot cocoa, milkshake or smootie thanks tasted awsome!!!
lovely it was so quick ans soooooo deliciouse ill make this for my family
it was deliciouse it was really quick and tasted g8!!!
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Anything that good that can be made in a mug for two is dangerous! These looks just delicious and I love the turquoise with the chocolate–just beautiful. I see these in my future!
Thank you, Julia! :)
What a great idea — love these! Although I think with my family of 7, I’m better off just baking a full cake, but I’m going to save this for my hubby and I to have a special treat once the kids are all in bed.
Excellent plan, Tara! ;)
This is an impatient woman’s dream dessert, which means it’s mine ha!
These look like EXACTLY what I need on a snowy day like today!
So yummy and decadent. I made a triple recipe for a family birthday dinner. Now I need some fun mugs for next time!
Fabulous!! Mom just sent me a picture from today, where they made a double batch and shared with my niece and nephew. I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Karyl – thanks for letting me know!
This. looks. amazing.
Perfect for a chocolate fix!
Chocolate cake in two minutes?! Now we’re talking!
oh my gosh… i could see me eating one of these nightly!!!
WOW! these look absolutely stunning! i just found your blog and i like it so much! great job!
xxxFiC.
Thank you, so nice to meet you! :)
Instant satisfaction!
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The chocolate cups look amazing. I’m wondering if I don’t have a microwave how long should I
leave them in the oven?
Hi Layla! I haven’t tried using anything but the microwave, as that’s part of the novelty of the recipe. If you try these in the oven, please let me know how it goes!
These look mouthwatering, Brenda! I love your mugs too!
I did this for my husband when we got home from going out to eat. I only made 1 but it turned out great. He drizzled a little caramel on top and some had some cool whip to go with it. He loved it. I did leave off the chocolate chips.
Your version sounds great – thank you so much for coming back to let me know!
This look so incredible! I love molten chocolate cakes. The taste of hot oozing chocolate has to be the best flavor in the entire world. Can’t wait to try these out. :)
How cute are these!
These look incredible! I will definitely be trying them.
Yay! Let me know what you think! xo
Hi, Brenda! I just came aross your blog and I love it! We have a very similar philosophy about cooking traditions, raising kids, and rural family life. I’m definitely a new subscriber! Thanks for your hard work.
So nice to meet you, Blair! :)
What a great recipe for your Dad and me. Can’t wait to try them. Chocolate looks especially inviting in your new cups! :)
Thanks, Mom. Let me know what you think of them. xo
I was just hoping for something slightly better than edible but this was way better! I only made half the recipe because I knew my husband wouldn’t want any and so I had to guess about the cook time. It worked out just fine! But next time I’ll make two. I wanted to be able to try it at room temperature but I couldn’t stop myself. Thanks for the great recipe! I’ll be making it again for sure. :)
This looks delicious…and just in time for Valentine’s Day! If my hubby doesn’t surprise me with a fancy dinner out, I know what I’ll be making us that night! *swoon*
I’ve been looking for a good chocolate mug cake recipe these past few days and I tried one but it was pretty terrible. I’m definitely trying this one tonight! Thanks for your effort on making it right. :) And I love that they’re still good when cool! I think that’s not normal for these microwave recipes. Yay!
Tonight?! You didn’t even make it to noon! ;) I’m so glad you liked it – have a great weekend!
My sister made me one of these cakes in a cups when I was at her house last time… such a quick chocolate craving fix! Gorgeous pics too!
The pictures alone are worth it! Love those aqua cups!
Yes, PLEASE!! Love the portion control too ;) p.s. love those cups!
Dangerous…. I’m trying not to look and the recipe so I don’t start making this 5-6 times a day.
Chocolate in 2 minutes? Oh man, I’m in so much trouble now. It used to be I could stay “good” by saying there wasn’t any sweets in the kitchen, but now? I know I can come right here and two minutes later I’ll have my sweet tooth fix. It looks delicious! I know a vegan version will have be in our plans…soon!
Ahhhh! It serves two! I’m in love! Plus, turquoise cups?! If my honey would make this, I would die of happiness! But, I’d eat it first ;)
Brenda, these look so yummy! I love that they are so quick and easy!