[Foodie Friday Recipe] Single-Serving Double Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Satisfy your chocolate cravings in under 5 minutes with this fast & easy double chocolate chip mug cake!

Sometimes you want dessert without the hassle of baking an entire cake – or heating up the kitchen on a hot summer day! If you’re craving something sweet after dinner but don’t feel like baking, this Single-Serving Double Chocolate Chip Mug Cake from Lisa Steele over at Fresh Eggs Daily is the perfect solution!

What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. It comes together in just minutes using pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Even better, it’s incredibly easy to scale up if you’re serving more than one person. Make one, two, or a dozen—whatever your sweet tooth demands!

Rich cocoa powder and melty chocolate chips create a decadent chocolate flavor, while a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes this easy dessert to the next level.  (You can also make this in the oven if you don’t have, or don’t want to use, a microwave – see oven instructions below.)

Single-Serving Double Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, coconut, avocado, etc.)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving
• Confectioners sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. In a 10- to 12-ounce microwave-safe mug or ramekin, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
5. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes.
6. Top with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
7. Dust lightly with cocoa powder and confectioners sugar before serving.

Oven-Baked Option

Prefer to bake instead of microwave? Simply prepare the batter in an oven-safe ramekin or cocotte and bake at 350°F:

• 20 minutes for a warm, molten lava-style center
• 25 to 30 minutes for a more fully baked cake

Why We Love This Recipe

While holistic living often focuses on nourishing whole foods, there’s also room for simple pleasures and mindful indulgences. This recipe offers a quick way to satisfy a chocolate craving without making a large dessert that may tempt you for days afterward!

Because it’s portion-sized, you can enjoy a special treat while practicing balance and moderation. Pair it with a cup of herbal tea, savor each bite slowly, and turn an ordinary evening into a small act of self-care!

 

Recipe & Image via FreshEggsDailyRecipes.com…