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5-Minute Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake
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Chocolate mocha mug cake is a super quick dessert, made in a microwave! This 5 minute mug cake recipe combines chocolate and coffee for a rich, delicious mug of cake that can be enjoyed any time!
5 Minute Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake

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Let me just start by saying the mocha is optional…for those of you (crazy) people who don’t like coffee… 🙂 What’s not optional is falling for these gooey, delicious, single-serving triple chocolate cakes – made in a mug, and ready in just 5 minutes! Let me tell you all about it.

Mug of Chocolate Mocha Cake

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I’ve had Valentine’s Day desserts on my mind. (Ok…who am I kidding? When do I NOT have desserts on my mind??) But, unlike me, Jorden doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth. He’ll have an occasional bite of whatever I’m having, but for the most part, I’m on my own. As much as I LOVE all things sweet, the last thing I need is an entire chocolate cake sitting on my kitchen counter. I will literally eat it, piece by piece, until it is all. gone.  (Yikes)

Rich Dark Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake

Enter: single serving cake for dessert. Perfect for a gal like me, who needs her sweets but also needs to not eat an entire chocolate cake! I ran across a version of this recipe as I was paging through my recipe binder recently. I love the idea of personal cakes for Valentine’s Day, Girls’ Night, Kids’ Birthday Parties, or pretty much anytime the urge strikes!

Oh, and if you’re having a Harry Potter themed kid’s birthday party, consider making Butterbeer mug cakes!

Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake on a plate

Okay…enough about my sweet tooth…on to the chocolate mug cake recipe!

Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake Recipe

5 minute chocolate mocha mug cake

5-Minute Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake

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Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • 4 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 3 Tbsp oil
  • 3 Tbsp chocolate chips
  • 3 Tbsp chocolate syrup
  • A small splash of vanilla extract
  • 1 large or 2 smaller coffee mugs
  • For Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp instant coffee granules or less for a milder flavor
  • 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • Pour ingredients into mixing bowl and beat at high speed until soft peaks form.

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients together in mug or small bowl.
  • Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
  • Add the chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, and vanilla.
  • (Pour into mug) and cook in microwave for 3 minutes on high power.
  • *The cake will rise over the top of the mug while cooking.
  • Allow to cool slightly, and tip out onto plate if desired.
  • For Whipped Cream:
  • Pour ingredients into mixing bowl and beat at high speed until soft peaks form.

Mug of batter to make a chocolate mocha mug cake
Baked 5 Minute Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake
Mocha Mug Cake on a plate
half eaten chocolate mocha mug cake
Chocolate Mocha Cake Baked in a Mug
Fork on a plate with chocolate mocha cake crumbs on it

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  2. Doreen says

    Hi Cathy,

    One word for this recipe post: YUM! I am def going to make this. Also pinning and tweeting it as it looks that delicious!

    altered-artworks.blogspot.com

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  3. Evelyn says

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      Yes! You can bake it in the oven… I originally tried it in a 1/2 pint mason jar and of course didn’t write down the temp & time (grrrr). I want to 350 for about 40 min? They took a while to set. Hope this helps! 🙂

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  7. Kathy Moody says

    Oh, these look so yummy! I am afraid you’ve got me hooked already!! LOL I can see this becoming a habit. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! I can’t wait to try these. 🙂

    Hugs
    Kathy

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  9. Jodi D. says

    I’m so curious about this. I make a lot of cakes, but the thought of a cake made in a coffee cup…well, I just have to try it. Sounds fabulous. Jodi

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  10. lisa says

    hello,

    Lovely recipe.. I pinched it to my “justapinch.com page 🙂 are you on there ? Great recipes .
    course it gives you credit for the recipe..

    lisa

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  14. M.J. Powell says

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    Thanks! Joye & Myrna

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  22. Kathie says

    Hello!
    I found you from the Mop it up Mondays link up. I would love to have you come share your post with my readers over at Sassy Little Lady’s Show and Tell Saturday. Hope to see you there!

    Kathie

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  24. HungryLittleGirl says

    I actually have a recipe list for different mug cakes pinned on my fridge for “emergencies” haha, now your cream topping will go on there too!
    Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there again next week with more deliciousness 🙂

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  28. Danielle Wells says

    Wow!These look so good! Definitely trying this recipe! 🙂 Followed you over from link party and have enjoyed looking through your blog!
    Danielle@ snipetsofinspiration.com

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