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Chocolate Mug Cake
Have you ever had a craving for chocolate cake but didn’t feel like making a whole cake? Have I got a solution for you! This easy recipe is cheap, FAST, and super delicious!
All you need is three things:
- Angel Food Cake Mix
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- water
I like to make a big batch and store it so I have something yummy for when the craving strikes!
How to Make a Mug Cake
The concept is easy.
One box of angel food cake mix. One box any flavor cake mix. (I prefer chocolate) Combine. Use some immediately then store the rest in your pantry.
When ready to eat:
3 tablespoons cake mix
2 tablespoons water
1 minute in the microwave
And yes it is that easy!
But lets get real about a couple of things.
Does it Taste Good?
Yes. Kinda. 🤣 This cake does not compare to a homemade Perfect Chocolate Cake. Or a Homemade Yellow Cake. Or any from-scratch cake that you make.
What it does, quite beautifully actually, is serve a craving. It’s chocolate. It’s hot. It’s quick.
It’s a small portion so you don’t have to add ‘major guilt trip’ to your list of daily tasks.
I experimented with a LOT of flavors and settled on chocolate cake with mini chocolate chips and massive fun toppings with sprinkles.
These are Mini Rainbow Chocolate Chips which are right up there with sliced bread in terms of inventions that make my life awesome.
Tips for the Perfect Mug Cake
The cake mixture recipe is meant to be fun and easy! Play with it. Have fun. Add whatever you have in the pantry! (I love the idea of a white cake with McCormick® Orange Extract in the summer!)
If you want to double the recipe (if you have a large mug as I did) you can. Simply add an additional 10 seconds in the microwave.
If you are adding a garnish like whipped cream, it will melt if the chocolate cake is hot. (which tastes amazing but doesn’t look as pretty)
This sweet treat is a hug in a mug!
Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
Cake Mixture
- 1 box angel food cake
- 1 box chocolate cake
When Ready to Make Mug Cake
- 3 tablespoons cake mixture
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chip optional
Instructions
Cake Mixture
- Pour angel food cake and chocolate cake mix into a large bowl and whisk until combined. Place in an airtight container and store for up to six months.
Mug Cake
- Add the mixture, water, and vanilla in a mug and stir well to combine.
- Drop in chocolate chips. (optional)
- Place in microwave for one minute.
- Allow to cool slightly before eating.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, cherry, or whatever you would prefer.
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Where did you get the cute glass containers to put them in (for gifts)?
I’m thinking the dollar store
Is there an alternative to the Angel Food Cake Mix? So hard to find in Australia without ordering online or going to speciality stores.
This mug cake works well with angel food cake mix because it has powdered egg whites in it. If you can find powdered egg whites, experiment with the batter.
this is a fun and yummy idea but are you sure about the “1 teaspoon of vanilla” for such a small cake?
I found this combination to be soooooo much better.
2 boxes cake mix
1 box angel food
6 tablespoon mix
2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon oil.
One minutes in the microwave.
Try it if you find this one too spongy.
I wondered why no oil or even a bit of egg. Thanks!
I have used this for some time…got jars at the dollar store along with some cute mugs to give as gifts. I do put vanilla in mine, but don’t exactly measure it out…and to enhance the chocolate flavor a little instant coffee granules. Have added chocolate chips, peanut butter chips…and even raspberry jam. Fun, easy recipe for a quick treat!
What us the nutritional info?
Are you serious? I suggest that you look on the cake mix boxes for that info. Remember , it’s a dessert and not a meal.
Thank you for sharing information!
I made my own version of this just now and it turned out perfect. I had no chocolate cake mix or angel food cake… So I took what I had which was a yellow cake mix & chocolate chip cookie mix and put those in a bowl, added like 4-5 TBSP of dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa, a couple TBSP of white granulated sugar, and 3 TS of baking powder. Blended it well. And then I added 6 TBSP of the mix, 1 TBSP of oil and 2 TBSP of water. Microwave for 1 minute
Topped with butter pecan ice cream. Mmmm sooo good!!!! Thank you for the idea. I also made again and added a little vanilla which was also delicious as well 🙂
Edit* I used 1 TBSP of coconut oil. I’m sure any oil would work though. 🙂
Oh wow, this is very interesting. Has any one figured out the nutrition on one serving?
When you mix these cake mixes do you also have to add the other ingredients like the baking soda, sugar , etc. As the box calls for?
Nope, just the ingredients listed in my recipe.