Five-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

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3.5 of 5 (166)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 197.8

Total Fat: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
Sodium: 91.6 mg
Total Carbs: 42.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 6.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Five-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is chocolate cake in a coffee cup...with a few changes to make it healthier. This is chocolate cake in a coffee cup...with a few changes to make it healthier.

Minutes to Prepare: 2

Minutes to Cook: 3

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 coffee mug

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar (using a sweetener will lower the calories even more)

2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder

2 egg whites (instead of 1 egg)

3 tbsps skim milk

3 tbsps applesauce

splash of pure vanilla

Directions

**serves 1 to 2** **cook in microwave for 3 min**
**Nutrition Facts are for 2 servings**

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg white and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and applesauce and mix well.
Add the vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)
**chocolate chips or anything else you want can be added but will change nutrition facts**

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

PAMBUTTERS

Incredible!

38 of 40 people found this review helpful

I used whole wheat pastry flour, 2 Tbsp sugar and 2 stevia packets, a pinch of baking powder, 1 Tbsp canola + 2 Tbsp fat free yogurt in place of applesauce, and almond milk. I also added 1 tsp of instant coffee. Only microwave for 2 minutes. Fluffy and incredible! Will use for my nutrition class! - 8/11/09
DORRETTAB

Very Good

35 of 35 people found this review helpful

This is a good recipe, one that converts rather easily to low-cal or luscious high-cal. I didn't much care for the texture of the microwave version either, but put it into ramekins and baked it for 15-20 min in my toaster oven. MUCH better texture. :-) Thanks for the recipe! - 7/6/09
RIKKI53

33 of 36 people found this review helpful

Was lovely but I tweaked the recipie and used wholemeal flour and used artificial sweetner and I put a bit of crushed walnut in the base and poured hot water over it give it a self sauce effect - 6/11/09
MAMA2C1

O.K.

28 of 33 people found this review helpful

I will not make this again. It was ok, but not what I hoped for. It tasted like a heavy chocolate sponge. - 12/2/08
LAURANCE

Good

26 of 29 people found this review helpful

What, no baking powder? There was 1/4 tsp baking powder in the recipe my friend gave me. I agree with the person who said it was rubbery. Baking powder would have helped. But yes, it's not the same a a real chocolate cake. Still, it works if you're really jonesing for some chocolate. - 6/16/09
DCRIST12

Incredible!

23 of 25 people found this review helpful

Awesome recipe... Use Splenda Sugar instead. I added some chocolate chips and it was DELICIOUS! - 10/17/08
CYNTHIAS50

21 of 24 people found this review helpful

I tried the original recipe and I tried this one......YUCK to both of them,it's rubbery and bland, not my idea of a sinful desert, will definitely not make again :( - 6/16/09
AMYSUEWHO2

Good

21 of 21 people found this review helpful

I appreciate the recipe and it did satisfy my sweet tooth, but the texture reminds me a great deal of cocoa wheats. I was hoping this would be like those "warm delights" individual microwave cakes, but to me it wasn't that good. (although better nutritionally). - 10/21/08
ELDIESSE

Bad

18 of 20 people found this review helpful

It was absolutely terrible! Yuck! So rubbery and blech!! I'd rather go without satisfying my chocolate cravings than have to eat this again... - 6/16/09
MYCHARBEL

Incredible!

16 of 18 people found this review helpful

I'm eager to try this version. A bit of experience about the texture...The original version I tried said microwave 3 min at 1000 watts. I didn't note that and my first "cake" turned into "Styrofoam"! because my oven was 1200 watts. The next time I baked it less time & it was MUCH, much better try it - 6/16/09
KENALANA

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Use baking powder, about 1/4 tsp. Add instant coffee 1/4 tsp. Watch microwave wattage (adjust time or power) if higher than 800 watts. Top with Walden Farms zero calorie chocolate syrup. - 1/23/10
JAIMES_FOLLY

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

This was great! I did vary the recipe a bit (I used Stevia, light mayo instead of egg, and a dash of baking powder), and served cake with a teaspoon of natural raspberry jam on top. I still give recipe 5 stars because I would have never heard of this idea otherwise. - 3/29/10
SMOORE1774

Very Good

11 of 15 people found this review helpful

Great spin on an old favorite. I make the full-fat bad-for-you version at my dorm from time-to-time. This is a more healthful alterative an similar in taste. I'll be sure to pass this baby along to my roomies this upcoming semester :-) THANKS!!! - 6/16/09
THESTORYLADY

Very Good

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

I'd call this 1 serving.

for more flavor, add cinnamon or ginger.

Pulverize some oats to make oat flour (or use prepared oat flour) and you add a ton more fiber and a light nutty texture. - 6/29/10
UTOONOZY

Incredible!

10 of 12 people found this review helpful

This was AMAZING! My boys and I each made our own and they loved it! Save quite a few calories by using a zero calorie sweetner rather than the sugar. We will be making this a lot in the future!!! - 10/15/08
TABSLOCK

Incredible!

7 of 9 people found this review helpful

This is possibly the greatest idea ever. What could be better than low-fat low-cal chocolate cake? Why, low-fat low-cal chocolate cake IN A MUG of course. Thanks for sharing, Spitfire! - 10/8/08
MAGARWAL

Bad

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

i tried this, actually twice on two different days. It was very rubbery and chewy. Will not make it again. :( - 7/8/09
KOSHERPICKLES

Very Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I made this one a while back, and its a great fast treat. Someone needs to come up with other flavors, then I will really be excited! - 6/11/09
MILLI3MA3

O.K.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Tasted like chocolate rubber. I added 1/4 tsp of baking soda and it tasted more like chocolate cake. I made it again and added a dash of baking powder and a pinch of salt. It turned out ALOT better. I also added some chocolate syrup at the end with out stirring it in to make kindof pike a lava cake. - 1/20/10
ZEMKAT

O.K.

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Surprising for microwave chocolate cake! The texture was fine and the portion size was about perfect. More flavor would have been nice. - 6/21/09
MELIMUFFIN

5 of 13 people found this review helpful

hmmm...i REALLY want to try this! i was an anthro major in college, and learned all about chocolate and how the maya and aztecs used it...so, i think adding a little cayenne and cinnamon would be AMAZING, if you want to try another way of doing this recipe. i'll try it out. :-) - 6/13/09
KKATZE

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Awesome! I must admit I made it with a whole egg instead of the eggwhites and sparked some chocolate chips in, so not super diet friendly, but simply amazing! Also great for kids to watch the cake rise over the mug... - 10/20/08
CARDINAL2001

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

It was excellent and just what I needed. - 10/17/08
CPOKEYRUN

O.K.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Made this once and would never bother to again - and it is rare for me to pass up anything chocolate! - 1/12/10
JOEYTHEBRAVE

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

this is excellent! Just enough naughtiness to hold off the cravings :) Thank you - 6/23/09
CD6325107

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm not normally keen on microwave recipes but this was pretty good. The trick to eliminating the rubbery aspect is about an 1/8 tsp if baking powder and making sure to adjust cooking time for your microwave's wattage so you don't overcook it. I will definitely be making this again! - 1/4/10
CD2351491

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed this recipe - it was filling and hit the spot.
I substituted Splenda for sugar and used a whole egg instead of 2 whites. The cake was maybe slightly rubbery, but nice and soft and warm - it did satisfy my chocolate craving. That said, the chocolate flavor was really mild. Still good! - 8/15/09
HOPELESSLYMEG

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Mine came out kind of chewy. Any ideas why? - 7/2/09
KMKUCK

Bad

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sorry, I hate it. I wish I did! - 7/1/09
LOUPZ1989

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Was really nice, was surprised. It wasn't as moist as I had hoped for but I'm sure with some experimenting it could be. I replaced sugar with spendor and semi-skimmed milk for alpro soya milk. It almost seems healthy! - 7/1/09
CHEFETTE2U

Incredible!

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

we tried this many weeks ago at work, put it on the menu in one of the restaurants, served with ice cream, it is selling like "hotcakes!" Try it with a few fesh raspberries on the side, wow! - 6/18/09
SHELLKAYE

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I made this as a smaller version, used half the ingredients and used half sugar and half splenda. It was good and will make again. It satisfied by sweet tooth and I felt less guilt about eatting it. My toddler kept saying the hot chocolate cake was good. We added a scoop of fat-free frozen yogurt. - 6/18/09
CD13509425

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The cake came out like rubber & was very heavy. I immidiately thought it was a waste of time & didn't plan to make it again. Having said that, after having a small class of almond milk with it, it totally fulfilled the cravy for chocolate cake...so I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought. - 1/24/13
CD7832420

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband and I top this with some Bird's custard and pretend that it is sticky toffee pudding. The only thing we did differently is added 1/4 tbs baking soda to each mug instead of eggs. Everything else is the same (and awesome!). - 10/19/12
BALL12

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Did the mayo and baking powder with tsp instant coffee and cooked for 2.5 mins -really nice - 10/8/11
LIZZIEBROX

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was a little bit rubbery, but that was only my first time at making it, I used slightly more sweetner to quieten my sweet tooth. Turned out better than I expected, cured the chocolate craving! - 9/22/10
CD2320699

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was a little chewy, but that didn't bother me, I thought it was great! It cured my craving for chocolate, and I'll be making this again! - 9/7/10
JRSWHIMSY

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We had trouble getting ours to cook all the way, but it's probably because we were cooking 4 at one time! Still a hit with the kids. - 7/18/10
BOYISHPRINCESS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When you're on a low-fat/NO fat diet, this really helps your chocolate craving! - 6/13/10
PNOTESTINE1

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This one is a life saver. I used sweetener instead of sugar and a little more vanilla. - 6/7/10
TWADADDY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Try it and added strawberrys....mmmmmm. good - 6/6/10
CD6770550

Bad

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm really sorry... But that was disgusting! - 5/26/10
GILDEDCROW

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I had made the original version, not this one. I had thought about how to make it "healthier". I cannot wait to make this one putting a few of the comment into effect. I will use mayo instead of egg and try pumpkin instead of the applesauce. I like this version. - 3/27/10
SR4095

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I thought this was pretty good. Definitely got rid of my chocolate fix. But next time I may had some milk and baking powder to make it less rubbery. It does get very hard though. So eat it immediately!! - 3/2/10
JULIEC1971

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Good idea, but poorly executed. Did NOT taste or smell like chocolate-was bitter. I tried it with baking powder and the texture was OK, but not cake-like. I supppose it's fine if you don't care what you eat as long as it somehow resembles chocolate. Too many calories considering the lack of flavor! - 2/24/10
MTOLLINCHE

Bad

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Not very good too chewy... Sorry, great ideas but we didn't like the results. - 2/9/10
MGARTNER2011

Bad

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made it with the 1/4 tsp baking soda, splenda/sugar, and baked it in the oven. Still chewy in the bad way. Not great flavor either... definitely needs salt. - 2/1/10
MOMOFPRE

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Maybe tomorrow I have no calories or energy left tonight, but this sounds yummy - 1/20/10
NEESEY59

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Better than no chocolate at all, I guess, but too rubbery for my liking. - 1/19/10
HEALTHDUDE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow, this was good. Mind you, it isn't Angel Food Cake, but it does do the trick. And without all the mess, time and fuss. I like fast and easy. - 11/26/09
GRAMMAP1

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sounds great to me. It will be good for Hubby who is diabetic! - 11/6/09
PAPEROSES2182

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

YUM, just enough of a chocolate taste to satisfy my craving and ward off the real stuff. Thanks for this recipe! :) Maybe some cool whip and strawberries as a topping next time. - 8/12/09
POPPINS1505

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this idea. Thanks! - 8/10/09
BUNNIELADY

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sounds great and I will try it. For those who had testure problems it is probably do to differneces in microwaves. chew;y or styrofoam testure is more than likely over cooking - 7/18/09
ILYKAYLABBY

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

didnt like this recipe much, but it was alright. id love to make it again and mess with the ingredients if i wasnt on a diet. - 7/15/09
ANGELFACEBABY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

this was absolutely amazing.mine turned out light and fluffy.i mixed all the ingrediets together in a blender to make sure it mixed well. i even added some crushed almonds to my recipe. i didnt have applesauce so i used baking butter probably changed the nutritional facts but it was still yummy. - 7/15/09
SUZ59330

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've made the full-fat version in the past - and I'm anxious to give this healthier option a try! - 7/3/09
MISSRACHEL84

Bad

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sorry wasn't very good. The texture is very strange, and the taste itself is very bland. - 7/1/09
DUSTERPOUNDS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A little too sweet, but worth eating. Reminds me of chocolate bread pudding. - 7/1/09
HEAD_SHRINKER

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made a half recipe, and added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the mix. I think I added too much milk or applesauce, since mine turned out VERY moist. Not super chocolatey, but there's enough of it to make up for that :-) - 7/1/09
LEONALIONESS

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I plan on trying to do a vegan version of this with ener-g egg replacer, almond milk and soy yogurt instead of applesauce. IF it's any good, I'll post a recipe. ;) - 7/1/09
FARGET

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

going to try this my partner is a cholate feind, she will lov this I think - 7/1/09
Y952JEC

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

hi ,sounds good i will give it a go. will keep you posted.i have made a plain one and that was good. - 7/1/09
ZETAANGEL

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

Didn't try this recipe but has anyone tried just mixing a box cake with a can of diet soda and baking following the directions on the box. Once cooled add fat free cool whip as icing. I think it taste pretty good! - 6/29/09
CD5047507

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

So Easy, so good - 6/28/09
SUGARPUNK52

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

VERY,VERY GOOD! - 6/25/09
HOPE2BE

Incredible!

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love quick things to make that don't take up a lot of room and make me eat a huge cake. I'm trying it - 6/17/09
JULESART

Incredible!

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

Awesome! I can't wait to try it! - 6/16/09
COUNTRYGIRL1063

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I think this is a great Idea . Sure does take away that chocolate craving... I just love it.. - 6/16/09
MONKEYPIE222

Incredible!

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

but u need to make it more flavoryfull - 10/13/08
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 6/18/21
CD2693807

looks yummy - 5/15/21
EVIE4NOW

O.K.

I used egg beaters. Not something I have to have. - 3/31/21
JULIJULINN

Very Good

Easy peasy - 3/16/21
NANASUEH

thanks - 3/10/21
JWINKSLLC

I can't wait to try this! - 1/25/21
MOMMY445

Good

good - 11/21/20
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 7/24/20
ROBBIEY

I want to try this, I am not big on microwaving desserts - 6/28/20
KITTYHAWK1949

love chocolate cake so this was enjoyed a lot - 5/23/20
1CRAZYDOG

Incredible!

Quick, easy, quells the sweet tooth! - 5/10/20
SANDYELKASSAR93

Incredible!

Was awesome - 4/13/20
HOTPINKCAMARO49

ok. - 3/15/20
PICKIE98

sounds good! - 2/17/20
TERMITEMOM

Incredible!

We all LOVE these! - 12/24/19
JOHNMARTINMILES

Most excellent! - 12/6/19
MNABOY

Good

great desert - 12/6/19
KITT52

O.K.

for me it was just okay - 11/1/19
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

This is ok for what it is. I like the real thing better. - 5/21/19
CHERIRIDDELL

Nice - 5/3/19
BONNIE1552

Sometimes only chocolate will do! - 4/9/19
SUSANBEAMON

It was okay. Not great, but for an afternoon treat, It will do. - 3/28/19
JAYDAH346

Bad

Umm that not fair mine tasted like rubber. - 1/22/19
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

All I can say is YUM! - 12/2/18
RAPUNZEL53

Nice. - 11/23/18
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum. - 11/13/18
SHOAPIE

Served warm with a little ice cream. Yum! - 10/22/18
PWILLOW1

It is fast and hits the spot if you are craving chocolate cake with no tempting leftovers. - 10/7/18
AZMOMXTWO

thank you - 6/28/18
DJ4HEALTH

good - 6/17/18