Description
Craving a quick dessert that’s rich, chocolatey, and ready in minutes? This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is the ultimate easy recipe for busy days, late-night cravings, or simple dessert ideas. Made with pantry staples, this single-serve treat delivers a soft, moist texture with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect as a quick breakfast treat, healthy snack, or easy dinner dessert.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Choose a microwave-safe mug (10–12 oz) and lightly grease it if desired.
2. Add gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt into the mug and mix well.
3. Pour in milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract, then stir until smooth.
4. Fold in chocolate chips and optionally add a gooey center filling.
5. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, checking at 60 seconds.
6. Ensure the top is set but slightly soft in the center.
7. Let cool for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for best texture.
Do not overcook, as it can make the cake rubbery—slightly underdone is better.
Let the cake rest after cooking to improve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: gluten-free dessert, mug cake, quick dessert, easy recipe, chocolate cake, single serve dessert, microwave cake