Easy Chocolate Mug Cake Gift Idea with FREE Printables

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A chocolate mug cake is the perfect solution to chocolate craving and also makes a sweet little last minute gift! Just a few ingredients and you can be devouring a bite of heaven.

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Chocolate Mug Cake

Turn this chocolaty treat into a cute little gift with free printable gift tags.

Place the chocolate mug cake dry ingredients into a plastic bag and place inside a cute microwave safe mug.

Print off the tags. They are in black and white so they may be printed on a wide variety of colored card-stock.  Cut out the tags and punch a hole in the top of the tag and attach the tags to the mug handle or the plastic bag. Each mug will get two tags. One that says, “You take the cake!” and one with the chocolate mug cake instructions. If you like they could also be printed front and back to make one tag.

Free printable “You Take the Cake” gift tags and chocolate mug cake instructions

• You Take the Cake Gift Tag
• Chocolate Mug Cake instructions
• Chocolate Mug Cake instructions using 1 Tablespoon of oil

I must admit this has become my secret weapon for chocolate cravings. Warm gooey chocolate cake in less than five minutes start to finish! Yum. I personally like it a bit underdone so it tastes more like a lava cake. If you want to cut back on fat and calories 1 Tablespoon of oil works great! Not worried about calories top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! That is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

This gooey chocolate mug cake is egg free and can also be made gluten and dairy free! I like the cake slightly undercooked so it is like a molten chocolate mug cake. It is just like a lava cake. YUM!

5 from 4 votes

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Chocolate Mug Cake

Rich gooey chocolate cake for one made in minutes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 717 kcal

Author Cindy Hopper

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract.
2. Cook in microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.

Recipe Video

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Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Mug Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 717 Calories from Fat 324

% Daily Value*

Fat 36g55%

Saturated Fat 27g169%

Cholesterol 7mg2%

Sodium 466mg20%

Potassium 211mg6%

Carbohydrates 97g32%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 66g73%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 125IU3%

Calcium 90mg9%

Iron 3.1mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is delicious made gluten and dairy free. Because of this easy recipe, I am now able to have chocolate cake anytime! When I make this chocolate mug cake for myself I make the following changes. I substituted water for the mild but I am sure coconut or almond milk would work.l

Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake

1/4 cup gluten-free flour (my favorite blend)
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil (it also works great with 1 Tablespoon if conscious about fat)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips

I was asked to bring a dessert to a girls gathering and made these to take.  I was able to gift a cute mug and then we all whipped up our own dessert! So fun and delicious! I loved sharing this recipe and it was a hit with my friends! A great recipe for a single serving cake!

My family also loves this Toll House Pie when they need a sweet treat. It is for sure our family favorite.