Description
This easy 3‑Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake is a rich, gooey dessert you can make in minutes with no eggs and just pantry basics. Perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy, or coconut)
Optional add-ins:
1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (if unsweetened)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Use a microwave-safe mug (minimum 8oz capacity).
2. Add flour and cocoa powder to mug. Stir until fully mixed.
3. Add plant milk. Stir until smooth, scraping sides and bottom.
4. If desired, stir in sugar, vanilla, salt, or chocolate chips.
5. Microwave on high for 70–90 seconds depending on microwave strength.
6. Let sit 1 minute before eating to finish setting.
Notes
Don’t overcook—cake should be just set on top with slight shine.
Letting the cake rest helps it finish cooking and avoids rubbery texture.
Use different plant milks for varied richness; oat or soy milk adds creamy texture.
Best enjoyed warm right after microwaving.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 1.5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 3-ingredient chocolate mug cake, eggless mug cake, microwave dessert