Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake Mix Recipe
Baking a cake from scratch can be daunting, but this microwave chocolate mug cake mix recipe is simple and easy to follow. This recipe is perfect for those times when you want something sweet but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 189kcal
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Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons Cake mix I used a chocolate fudge flavor
- 2 Tablespoons Applesauce
- 1 Tablespoon Milk or Water
Instructions
- Prepare the microwave safe 10-to-12-ounce mug by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the cake mix, milk, applesauce and your preferred add-in and stir until smooth.
- Bake in the microwave at full power for 1 minute. Each microwave is a little different. You may need to adjust your cook time by adding 10 to 20 seconds. Check at a minute, if the feels spongy and springs back when lightly touched, it is done. If not, cook for another 10 seconds and check again.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before eating and add any desired toppings.
Notes
Can I substitute the applesauce?
Yes, you can, if you happen to not have applesauce on hand. Go ahead and use ½ a tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of milk or water to replace the applesauce.How can I make my mug cake extra chocolatey?
Well, who doesn’t love as much chocolate as possible, right? Here are a few ideas for you.1 Tablespoon of chocolate syrup
1/2 Teaspoon of cocoa powder. I have used both sweetened and unsweetened with success
1 Tablespoon of mini chocolate chips mixed in the batter or a handful of chocolate chips sprinkled on top
1 Ounce square of chocolate in the middle of the cake batter to make a chocolate lava cake
What are some add-ins that work to flavor mug cakes?
An easy way to create even more delicious flavor when making a mug cake is adding in other ingredients. I recommend 1 Tablespoon of an add-in. Here are a few different flavors to use. Pro Tip. These also work as favorite toppings on this sweet treat. But don’t forget a dollop of whipped cream.• Jam, any flavor
• Dried fruit, diced small
• Pie filling, any flavor
• Caramel sauce
• Butterscotch sauce
• Strawberry sauce
• Peanut butter
• Nuts, chopped small
• Coconut flakes
• Chocolate chips
• Cookies, crushed
• Candy bar, diced small
• Vanilla extract
• Fresh fruit, diced small
• Powdered sugar dusted on top
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg